The elephant in the room
Tim Cockerill says our demands on the planet’s resources are behind biodiversity loss but change is possible
PA Future Committee
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Old dog, new tricks: How the system can and is reinventing itself
Time will tell if it will be quick enough, writes Amy Clarke
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Critics of ESG investing should get the definition right first
‘It’s important we explore legitimate criticism, but let’s ensure we’re talking about ESG investing and not something else’
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City Hive’s ACT standard and framework one year on
Co-CEO Bev Shah reflects on the tool intended to improve transparency around industry culture
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Engagement: Are fund managers avoiding the hard questions?
It’s tempting for them to go for quick wins to demonstrate a company’s sustainability improvements and avoid divestment
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Financial advisers are crucial in helping clients understand sustainable investing
We need to do better to empower the gatekeepers of a sustainable system
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Biocultural resilience: A holistic approach to investing in nature
Stewardship of biocultural resilience enhances investors’ ability to manage systematic and systemic risks
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SFDR flip-flopping doesn’t inspire confidence despite ‘clarifications’
‘I would be surprised if any group were in a hurry to change the disclosures of its funds again until there is stability’
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Sewers and sanitation: Navigating water investment opportunities
Private and public capital will be crucial to addressing challenges in this sector
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Paying the living wage is good for business
In 1914, Henry Ford more than doubled workers’ wages to $5 a day and shortened the workday to eight hours
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Sustainable finance regulation fails to capture nuances
Centrally planned sustainability risks crowding out the enlightened investment it seeks to support
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How to make responsible investment reporting adviser- and client-friendly
Consider the firm’s approach and metrics but also what clients want and need to know