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Regulators’ climate remits ‘at odds’ with UK net-zero goals
Industry experts call for amendments to Financial Services and Markets (FSM) bill on UK sustainable finance
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Asset managers must take action to decarbonise private market investments
NZAOA calling on investors to phase out support for fossil fuels
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UN call to cut fossil fuel from net-zero goals welcome but ‘risky’
Praise for efforts to keep decarbonisation targets within ‘planetary boundaries’
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US fund groups have larger carbon footprints than European peers
American firms also committing lower initial percentage of AUM to net zero
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WWF: ‘Transition plans need to be credible’
Margaret Kuhlow tells ESG Clarity at COP27 it is encouraging NGOs are being included in more finance conversations
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Water risk: An increasing focus for asset managers
The world faces a 40% global water deficit by 2030 under a business-as-usual scenario, says UN
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Keeping oil in the ground ‘mission critical’ to financial stability
UKSIF conference hears strong warning on risks for business
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ESG 2.0: Changing gear
‘We need to see the industry start to step up and use its significant voice to push for change on policy’
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Global investors join deforestation initiative
Updating on progress and expectations at COP27
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Human rights disclosure? Don’t take companies’ word for it
Panel of experts discuss adopting a human rights approach to ESG investing
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Articulating engagement efforts vital as greenwashing focus intensifies
Nordea’s head of responsible investments says broader awareness of engagement work is needed
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Six next steps in investor stewardship
More collaboration and transparency must address the issue of engagement duplication