Green bonds shake off ‘niche’ shackles
Recovering stronger than traditional debt
Opinion (EU)
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For net zero to succeed we need more critical engagement
Martin Currie head of stewardship says commitments are just the first step
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NDCs unlikely to be renewed at COP27
Mitigation will be focused on nationally determined contribution plans but there will be little change
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Three questions to ask about companies net-zero transitions
COP26 saw laudable commitments but short-term progress is few and far between
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Mounting pressure: Start of sustainable investing 2.0?
The number of calls to action around net zero and climate recently has been extraordinary
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Keeping investments within social and ecological thresholds
It’s high time we accept not everything can have a strong financial return
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With US states banning ESG the backlash is getting serious
What started as a few outspoken critics could prevent funds meeting net-zero targets
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Extra due diligence needed for synthetic ESG ETFs
The current collateral held by the ETF might not meet the expectations of investors
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Measuring Scope 4 emissions
ESG investors are considering how this emissions source can be integrated into their analysis
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Engagement can’t be your fund fallback
These strategies won’t explain away some of the negativity around ESG we are seeing
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View from the US: ESG industry begins to defend against ‘woke’ investment critics
‘Firms should not be shying away from saying ESG strategies are seeking long-term value and seeking risk’
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Climate transition to test ECB price stability capability
PGIM Fixed Income’s Katharine Neiss discusses how the ECB is having to set tighter policies to offset higher energy price inflation