Downing’s Lewis: My COP28 wishlist
Roger Lewis, head of responsible investment at Downing, shares his hopes for renewables, offsets and climate targets
Opinion (EU)
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SDR an ‘important moment’ in building trust in the UK’s sustainable investing market
However, some concerns it creates space for greenwashing
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Lost water deters investment into infrastructure
Underinvestment in water infrastructure is rarely visible unless a major main break occurs
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Five funds tackling climate change ahead of COP28
Square Mile’s Louis Selby identifies five strategies channelling capital towards businesses that provide solutions to climate change
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Green steel: The industry’s path to net zero?
Green steel from hydrogen could cause emissions to fall by 54% by 2050
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What US-China trade war means for electric vehicles
Investors are looking towards companies that exemplify circular economy principles
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Three ways investors can manage transition risk in portfolios
Assessing company performance against different climate change scenarios
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‘SRI product environment becoming more challenging and uncertain’
IA head of sustainability and responsible investments discusses shifting client needs, politics and regulation
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SFDR overhaul: What the EU Commission should include
Fund labels, disclosure requirements and sustainable definitions all under the consultation microscope
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‘Alarming’ UK water issues require rigorous regulation
For investment managers, engagement is one way to influence and public interest can help determine priorities
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ESG investing in EM sovereigns: An example framework
Six measures by which a sovereign issuer may be ruled in or out
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Why Wheb AM has increased exposure to big pharma
Previously a no-go area, the firm has developed a drug pricing checklist