Two years after ‘iconic’ Exxon moment has engagement delivered results?
Asset managers vocally backed climate engagement in 2021 – now calls are growing for them to demonstrate progress
Analysis (EU)
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Climate court cases doubling puts investors at risk
UNEP report finds ‘courts are beginning to assess the responsibility of financial institutions for the climate dimensions of their investments’
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Asset managers welcome pause halting deep sea mining
Also agreement for formal discussions next year on protection of the marine environment
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Invest in renewables to help push back Earth Overshoot Day
Opportunities can be facilitated by policy such as Europe’s Green Deal Industrial Plan and the Inflation Reduction Act
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UK green taxonomy has chance to get ‘do no harm’ principle right
GTAG says user issues with DNSH in the EU taxonomy can be improved
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Article 8 and 9 assets hit €5trn as reclassifications slow
Morningstar finds funds upping their sustainability commitments as required by SFDR but more progress needed
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Progressive policy at COP28 will define the ambition investors can take
Global Stocktake and New Collective Quantified Goal are key developments to watch at this year’s conference
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Road to COP28: Food in focus and ‘kick up the backside’ for renewables
‘Strongest push ever given to food systems and agriculture in the COP process’
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UAE presidency sees carbon markets playing a key role
IETA international policy director answers ESG Clarity’s questions on the place of VCMs at COP28
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‘Credibility of the COP process is on the line’
Federated Hermes CEO says concrete action is of the essence
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Green Dream with Pollination’s Lang: Expect more shocks related to systemic risk of nature impact
Pollination’s MD encourages investors to engage with blended finance
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ESG changed my mind on…which companies are ‘sustainability superstars’
Aegon’s Emma Hall on finding joy in small changes and what stuck with her from the ‘Jaws of Death’ speech