Develop analytical tools to improve ESG reporting
Square Mile head of consulting says fund reporting for investors is an area where there is still room for much improvement
PA Future Committee
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FE fundinfo’s Bates: SFDR implementation is just the start
The three ESAs have set out the timeline for future implementation of the next phases of SFDR
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Morningstar’s Kemp: Don’t be put off by short-term underperformance in ESG
As ESG becomes more popular, some companies with a poor ESG profile have become attractive investments
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Liontrust’s Parker: Dealing with company controversies
‘There is often a collective wince when we hear a company describe itself as having sustainability in its DNA’
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Newton’s Parry: Circularity is an opportunity open to all
Head of sustainable investment Andrew Parry says the circular economy is only the first step on the journey to true balance
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Jupiter sustainable fund’s net-zero strategy: Mitigation and adaptation
Abbie Llewellyn-Waters outlines how the Jupiter Global Sustainable Equities strategy aims to be aligned with net zero by 2050
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IA asks companies to report against four pillars of TCFD
Stewardship manager Sarah Woodfield says many companies will need to expend significant capital on acquisitions and disposals
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More focus on the ‘S’ means asking more difficult questions
Investors have never had such opportunity to engage with company management on a wide variety of ESG issues
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Much still ‘up in the air’ as SFDR approaches
FE fundinfo’s Mikkel Bates says there’s more regulation to come as it catches up with ESG demand
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Ask companies to disclose lobbying
Company engagement may not always be easy but active asset managers must use their voice to press for direct action in confronting climate change
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Improving diversity is a strategic priority not a marketing exercise
EOS at Federated Hermes recommends voting against the chair of FTSE 100 companies with less than 20% women execs and direct reports
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Face up to big tech’s role in social unrest
Rathbones’ Matt Crossman says to take the ‘S’ in ESG seriously investors must consider social media