Abstaining on ESG votes is not ‘fence-sitting’
Voting is a fundamental governance and stewardship activity but it is rarely black and white
PA Future Committee
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Investor sustainability surge to accelerate
ESG doomsayers will be disappointed in 2023 and beyond
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Packaging puzzles: Plastic pollutes but can also reduce food waste
Finding adequate solutions that strike the right balance
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Firms need to be prepared to roll up their sleeves this year
There’s a mass of regulation coming down the line this year
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When do sustainable fund labels become too prescriptive?
The system must be challenging yet achievable, and comprehensive yet clear to consumers
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Unconscious bias and sexism still plague investment industry
Investment company directors share their experiences
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How high emitters are transitioning
The opportunity for low-carbon businesses to thrive in hard-to-abate sectors is clear
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FTX collapse shows importance of good governance
It might be the boring or forgotten part of ESG but governance is the foundation on which responsible investment thrives or fails
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Responsible investing is no fad but its longevity must be proven
Consumer trust is building and flows remain positive so fund groups need to keep demonstrating the benefits
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UK green taxonomy delay shows policy landscape is uncertain
The taxonomy underpins SDR and is linked to the TPT – it must be restated quickly
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Four ways to check under the bonnet of ESG funds
It’s down to investors to research what they consider to be greenwashing
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Will the industry lean into honest performance reporting – warts and all?
Comprehensive reporting needs to focus on double, and context-based, materiality