IA welcomes IFRS commitments but calls for clarity
Investment Association’s Woodfield backs the International Financial Reporting Standards Foundation’s climate-first approach but asks for a roadmap on a wider range of issues
PA Future Committee
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No excuse for inaction on social issues
Newton Investment Management’s Andrew Parry says growing engagement and data will increase the prominence of social issues
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Where is the demand for ESG coming from?
FE fundinfo’s Mikkel Bates says there is a groundswell of interest from end investors
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UK offers supportive environment for ESG investors
EdenTree’s Ketan Patel says UK companies are ESG leaders
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Social policies have a lot of catching up to do
Jupiter’s Llewellyn-Waters says the pace of change in social policy has historically been slower than in climate change
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Investors must engage with social media companies
Federated Hermes’ Leon Kamhi says don’t let social media go the way of climate change in which delayed action leads to bad outcomes
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We need a regulator that ensures directors and auditors meet their legal obligations
Sarasin & Partners’ Natasha Landell-Mills gives a qualified opinion on the UK government’s audit reform proposals
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Renewable income robust during pandemic
AIC’s Annabel Brodie-Smith discusses the role investment companies play in the path to net zero
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How pension schemes can prepare for TCFD
LCP’s Claire Jones outlines the requirements under the TCFD’s four main policy principles
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How do you solve the DFM ESG data problem?
Technology is essential for getting reporting right says Quilter Cheviot’s Gemma Woodward
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Incentives for products to wear out fast are a real problem
E-waste is a challenge for businesses, policymakers and investors, says Rathbones’ Matt Crossman
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What do we do about population growth?
Tim Cockerill says we can raise the standard of living for the poorest through empowerment and education