Asia produces more than half the world’s CO2 emissions
ThomasLloyd report finds eight Asian economies have a greater carbon cost than any in Western Europe
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Expert commentary and insight on ESG investment research across global markets.
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ESG investing ‘experiencing significant growth’ in Middle East
Region is undergoing a generational shift changing how private clients operate
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Biodiversity drops down WEF risk list
Ranked only 18th in the short term
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PRI stewardship warning as companies do not implement shareholder resolutions
Investors must hold boards to account as research finds only half of passed proposals implemented
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Demand for impact bonds causing weaker issuance
A ‘two-tier’ market is emerging with high-quality instruments at one end and ones with weaker ESG credentials at the other
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Net-zero pledges amount to 36% emissions reduction at big companies
Carbon Market Watch finds heavy reliance on offsets
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The asset managers scoring top points for ESG… and those that need to improve
Wide variations in ESG performance across fund groups
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Social care investments in demand among 84% of pension schemes
Downing report cautions investors to expand understanding of the sector as interest grows
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Extreme weather is impacting real estate portfolios
Heatwaves, floods and storms are becoming very common in many parts of the world
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S&P: Sustainable bond market to bounce back this year
Green bonds will drive sales, and sustainability-linked bonds are facing a test
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HL: Three responsible investment fund picks this Isa season
Which funds made the cut?
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Women board members increase after diversity push
Of the top 500 companies, above average profits were reported at almost 90% of those led by women