2024 to be characterised by clearer transition strategies in Asia
Taxonomies in Asia-Pacific are adapting the EU’s green taxonomy for their own needs
Analysis (EU)
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GMO Q&A: Missing Scope 3 is missing 80% of risk exposure
Head of ESG and sustainability says GMO methodology captures almost complete picture of indirect emissions
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Responsible investment funds tripled in size in the decade to 2022
Younger investors will influence product development with preference for thematic products, says CFA Institute research
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Investors urged to look for ‘tax washing’ within corporate portfolios
Fair Tax Foundation report identifies tax conduct green and red flags
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Sustainable bond issuance nears $1trn but avoided CO2 drops
Growth drivers include increased demand for green projects
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Stewardship Insights: Clients are becoming more discerning in their engagement evaluations
Wheb’s Monteiro shares her concerns clients are pressurising asset managers to showcase action at the expense of more meaningful engagements
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European Green Bond Standard ‘step in right direction’ but challenges remain
The EUGBS will start applying in late 2024
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Q&A: Tide of regulation emerging to mandate corporate disclosure on social elements
Aviva Investors’ Richard Saldanha answers questions on social transition
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Investing in vaccines today will better position the world of tomorrow
As fund managers earmark healthcare as an investment area of focus, commentators share how this can improve health equity
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Corporate sustainability due diligence: Why the finish line is just the beginning of the race
Herbert Smith Freehills’ Crockett and Bille look at the implications of the delayed CSDDD vote and why there will be no second chances for firms to comply
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Fidelity’s Ikawa Q&A: Traceability targets and collaborative engagement in Japan
Fidelity’s head of engagement discusses the corporate governance developments in Japan
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2024 AGM Outlook: Asset manager voting policies are ‘super vague’
Firmer reporting frameworks set to make their mark on shareholder resolutions