Bridging the trust gap
We are still not seeing an alignment of capital and values where help is needed most – the world’s least developed countries, writes the UNCDF’s Esther Pan Sloane
Analysis (EU)
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Much still ‘up in the air’ as SFDR approaches
FE fundinfo’s Mikkel Bates says there’s more regulation to come as it catches up with ESG demand
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Opportunities for impact in water investment
Increase in opportunities to invest in improving water supply, waste management and infrastructure in developed and emerging markets
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Rules of engagement: What constitutes best practice?
Tracking engagement aims, collaborating with other investors and robust reporting will be essential to improving stewardship and furthering ESG causes this year and beyond
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Majority of FSTE 250 firms ignore climate-related factors in annual reports
Shareholders need to up pressure on firms to provide better climate disclosures
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Ask companies to disclose lobbying
Company engagement may not always be easy but active asset managers must use their voice to press for direct action in confronting climate change
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SFDR technical standards report: ‘The EC needs to shed further light’
Asset managers need more clarity around scope for Article 8 and 9
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European sustainable funds grow 10-fold in past decade
Morningstar analyst finds assets surged 51.8% in 2020 alone
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Improve data to boost humanitarian and resilience investing
Report by WEF and Gulf International Bank Asset Management says private sector has a key role to play in investing in the sustainable recovery and resilience of vulnerable communities
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Review urges nature-related financial risks to be included in GDP data
HM Treasury’s Dasgupta Review finds standard measures such as GDP, growth and productivity are incomplete
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Tyndall to highlight ESG exposure in new bespoke portfolios
Duty to report sustainable footprint to clients, says James Sullivan
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Digital infrastructure trust seeks to improve energy efficiency
Focus on efficient energy use, particularly with the data centres, and greater connectivity