‘Alarming’ UK water issues require rigorous regulation
For investment managers, engagement is one way to influence and public interest can help determine priorities
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FCA finds ESG funds ‘not meeting expectations’
Ahead of SDR the UK regulator spotlights ESG inconsistency, and lack of stewardship and governance, in retail funds
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‘Talk to us’: Youth groups and climate activists’ messages to finance industry
Ahead of COP28 Holly Downes speaks to campaigners calling for fossil fuel divestment and financial system rethinks
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Armaments avoidance ranges across all ESG-style funds
This is unlikely to change, and reflects a diversity of views
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Companies pumping 11% more emissions into atmosphere
MSCI study finds decarbonisation slowing as companies emit 12.4 gigatons more GHG than last year
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Robeco targets fashion industry with equities strategy
Fashion Engagement Equities Strategy is classified as Article 8 under SFDR
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ESG investing in EM sovereigns: An example framework
Six measures by which a sovereign issuer may be ruled in or out
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Transition Plan Taskforce consults on asset management climate plans
Sector-specific guidance intended to help preparers interpret the final TPT disclosure framework
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Carbon emissions top ESG concern for LPs and GPs
Survey finds DEI ranks second but majority are not allocating funds to address it
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EEA urges more private investment to support green deal
Agency has calculated investment of €520bn a year is needed until 2030
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HANetf launches ESG-screened India internet and ecommerce ETF
The country’s digital infrastructure has expanded significantly
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GFANZ transition finance measurement ‘fatally flawed’ NGOs claim
Nine groups say EER risks being used to justify high levels of finance for fossil fuel companies