PRI warning: ‘Don’t rely on ESG ratings alone’
It comes after the once highly rated Boohoo.com was found to have suppliers paying less than the minimum wage.
EU
-
-
Barclays: ESG funds offer negligible sustainability benefit
The British bank made a sensational series of claims about ESG funds after conducting its own research.
-
Investors are marrying ESG with smart beta
Asset owners are being attracted to passive factor strategies where the underlying index is re-weighted by ESG criteria.
-
L&G joins anti-exploitation initiative for construction workers
The insurer has joined a UK government initiative designed to stamp out modern slavery in the construction sector.
-
Return to Work with LGIM’s Yasmine Svan: Remote working has increased collaboration with global stakeholders
As working from home begins to feel increasingly ‘normal’ for many, ESG Clarity continues its series of interviews with investment professionals
-
BMO fund challenged 20% of company resolutions in 2019
Remuneration and director elections topped areas of concern in 2019
-
Green deal or no green deal?
Rather than tackle climate change and the Covid-19 pandemic as separate crises, the EU has sought to address environment and health as one issue. Ellie Duncan reports…
-
Report showcases ESG benefits of US tax credit investments
US investors may want to consider tax credit investments, research suggests
-
ETFs playing an increasing role in ESG exposure
Investors say passive vehicles will be useful for building ESG exposure in the coming five years.
-
Japanese refinements show a commitment to ESG
Changes to policies and attitudes show how Japan is becoming a leader in ESG investing in Asia
-
Fund managers offer paid internships to boost black talent
Eighty firms will offer internships under the #100BlackInterns diversity programme
-
Are cows the new coal?
ESG investors share their views on the climate change risks associated with dairy and meat industries