SFDR Articles 8 and 9 may ‘disappear altogether’ as consultation launches
European Commission says there may be ‘demand for establishing sustainability product categories’
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Almost every Stoxx 600 company negatively contributes to the SDGs
impak Analytics finds in addition just 89 are positively contributing
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Investor chemical sector engagement gets granular with targeted expectations
Another investor group forms, led by IIGCC, to request decarbonisation targets from key sector
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Crowdfunding climate litigation ‘a real watch item for investors’
Expect to also see a move to more targeted biodiversity litigation
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Investors lack urgency in pursuing a just transition
Only 42% of investors are familiar with the concept, according to Fidelity
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Robeco launches Article 9 climate global high yield bond fund
High yield sector traditionally tends to have a higher carbon footprint
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Tobam launches civil and democratic rights funds
Strategy available via three SFDR Article 9 compliant Luxembourg-domiciled funds
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Green Dream with Aegon’s Beacham: Pushing for diversity from the grassroots to the top
Aegon’s Miranda Beacham discusses diversity engagement and linking ESG to remuneration
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Schroders calls for adaptation in apparel companies
Extreme flooding and heatwaves pose material risks for brands, retailers and investors
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Chris Skidmore: We need to depoliticise net zero
Former minister joins the podcast to discuss last week’s offshore wind auction, investment opportunities and hopes for the Autumn Statement
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Climate Asset Management appoints trio of independent directors
Andrea Abrahams will chair Nature Based Carbon Fund investment committee
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Tillit nabs PRI ESG expert for investment committee
ESG and sustainable investing expert Alexandra Danielsson joins the firm