Pressure mounts on UK government to accelerate net-zero plans with asset manager campaign
IIGCC, with members representing $65trn, have called on policymakers to move ahead with legislation in five key areas
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Fiera Comox Q&A: ‘You cannot think about farming without thinking about climate change and biodiversity’
Fiera Comox’s Stéphanie Lachance says climate change and population growth are leading to the need for an evolution in farming practices
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China leads green bond issuance for second year in a row
Proportion of Chinese green bonds aligned to international standards has also increased
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Trialling our revised approach to climate engagement
Following client feedback, Castlefield has taken a more progressive approach to voting, says Ita McMahon
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Aegon urges shareholders to take action over Shell’s ‘weakened’ sustainability plans
Hilkka Komulainen has called on fund managers to vote against climate transition plans at Shell’s AGM
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Nordea AM launches two Article 9 bond funds
Labelled bond market continues to grow across Europe
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Global Steering Group for Impact Investment rebrands
Leading efforts so every investment, business and government spending decision takes impact into account
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Disappointment as oil and gas CEO re-elected to BlackRock’s board
Shareholders were also unsuccessful in requesting a review of BlackRock’s proxy voting record
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ESMA finalises labelling rules for sustainable funds
Sustainable investment commentators criticise adjustments to thresholds
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SMEs have the intention but not the resources to scale net zero
UK Finance report details the resource and cost challenges SMEs face in decarbonising
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Using investor power to drive decarbonisation in every industry
Annual clean-energy investment needs to reach $4.5trn by early 2030s, writes MSCI’s Linda-Eling Lee
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Supportive policy and regulation could boost UK sustainable finance by £100bn AUM
UKSIF report warns the UK’s position as a world leader in green finance is under threat