Will COP26 lead to consolidation in net-zero investor groups?
Increasing number of investor net-zero initiatives may further confuse industry
Analysis (EU)
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Don’t let perfect be the enemy of good at COP26
Rathbone Greenbank’s Elliot rounds up the progress made in the lead up to COP26 and what still needs to happen
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Swimming at Ilulissat shows effects of global warming
Endurance swimmer Lewis Pugh has a plea for COP26 after seeing grounded icebergs break free in the Polar regions
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Companies with thriving culture see double rate of return
UK CEOs missing opportunity to prioritise culture, says global study
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Vanguard’s own goal: Carbon-heavy holdings and $3trn climate risk
Think tank Universal Owner claims asset manager is doing harm to the market on which it depends
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Crisis Talks with XR: ‘Ecocide law must trump enforced fossil fuel investment’
In the fourth video in this ESG Clarity series, climate activists including co-founder of XR and an ex-BP employee, look at how rules must be shaped to ensure a successful green transition
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Happening today: Live Twitter Q&A with London Business School’s Professor Ioannou
Post your questions with #AskProfessorIoa on Twitter
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International standards needed for materials sector
Broad nature of the sector means best practice also includes independent certification
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The impact of ESG data beyond regulation
Companies wanting to categorise funds accurately under SFDR need to be more stringent with their data and disclosure
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Plastic use causes greenwashing concerns for fast fashion
Half of items listed on sites such as Boohoo, ASOS and PrettyLittleThing are entirely made from petrochemically-derived polymers
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Industry D&I will ‘struggle’ without good governance
CFA Institute report says asset managers should establish D&I committees and inclusive leadership councils
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Zero Emissions Day: The year in decarbonisation
ESG Clarity looks at some of the top stories in decarbonisation and how emissions levels are faring globally