Fund boards not changing tack on performance in value assessments
More than half of independent NEDs admit there has been no significant changes to how they discuss performance
Research
Expert commentary and insight on ESG investment research across global markets.
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Industry waking up to importance of diversity data but not how to collect it
New report finds 80% of HR leaders see diversity data as a 2021 priority but just 20% say they are good at collecting it
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Royal London and Edentree unveil social partnerships
Supporting social enterprises and water safety among ethnic minority children
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Earth Day: The gap between ambition and action can quickly be bridged
While governments and groups pledge long-term commitments, investors call for immediate action on climate change
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Fund picks to ‘restore our earth’
Portfolios that support this year’s Earth Day theme
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ESG options missing from most retail investment websites
More than 70% of the websites surveyed by Planet Tracker failed to offer an ESG filter
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The dos and don’ts of diversity data
It’s all well and good collecting diversity data but only when this is used to inform business strategy in a meaningful way can we begin to effect real change
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Sector Review: Looking under the bonnet of global sustainable funds
There has been a boom in responsible fund launches in the IA Global sector in recent years but investors should always look beyond the fund’s name for clarity on the underlying investments
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Macro hedge funds: The $1trn untapped SRI opportunity
Analysis exploring how macro hedge funds can do more to embrace SRI
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Climate Action tops SDG list of client priorities
Closely followed by Quality Education and Zero Hunger
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Women clients twice as likely as men to favour ESG
RBC Wealth Management survey found 74% of women want to increase the share of ESG investments in their portfolios
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Modern slavery investor group to target construction sector
First annual report from Find It, Fix It, Prevent It coalition details progress on policy, company engagement and data surrounding modern slavery