Brown Advisory creates ESG framework for sovereign bonds
Asset class has ‘great potential’ to achieve progress on UN SDGs but is hindered by lack of analysis
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Gender diversity progress on investment managers’ exec committees flagging
Listed investment groups have improved women’s representation on boards but fall short for other leadership positions
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Could science-based targets solve greenwashing?
A science-based verification of emission reduction targets could help investors identify the companies with credible transition plans
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Near universal take-up of ESG among large companies in US, Canada and UK
Study finds investment into technology and capturing ESG data – but several challenges remain
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‘Firms with an inclusive culture are where everyone thrives’
Jayne Styles has written a corporate culture guide for CEOs, in conjunction with the Diversity Project
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Responsible Pathway: External audits are critical in avoiding impact-washing
At the latest Responsible Pathway event, investment managers discussed challenges around providing evidence for impact investing
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Further clarity needed on biodiversity framework
‘Financial institutions need to consider climate and nature risks in parallel’
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Only COP can make meaningful progress on biodiversity
AXA’s Hans Stoter calls lack of progress in this area at COP26 a ‘major disappointment’
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Is net zero inflationary? Three reasons why it isn’t
CGWM’s Patrick Thomas looks at the link between two trends due to continue making their mark on investments
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The future is already here: Looking ahead to COP27
Looking back to November’s COP26 in Glasgow, and the central goal of keeping the 1.5 degrees alive
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Companies make ‘tremendous’ impact through refugee integration
Group developing ETF aims to channel capital and resources towards refugees
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UK government issues climate disclosure guidance
Ahead of legal requirement in April 2022