KPMG: Regulatory risks the main barrier to energy transition
However, execs display a growing confidence in the energy transition
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Investors’ understanding of SDR still weak
Research in Finance finds the majority of private investors fail to understand SDR metrics
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Trump’s election victory: Repealing of Inflation Reduction Act, ‘drill, baby, drill’ and ESG as the enemy
European sustainable investment community ‘look on in horror’ as Trump elected 47th US president
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More than 40% of FTSE 250 companies have yet to declare a net zero target date
Only 14% of the FTSE 250 have Science-Based Targets initiative accreditation
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US election: ‘Greenhushing could become the norm with a Trump win’
Responsible investors are concerned that numerous states are fighting against a perceived ‘woke agenda’
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COP16 leaves financing gaps and Global Biodiversity Framework ‘in jeopardy’
Outcome of biodiversity conference highly criticised by investors and NGOs
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Three out-of-the-box metrics from fund managers
Fund managers are looking at more obscure metrics in their investment analysis
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Urgent need for consensus around stewardship practices with rise of ‘engagement washing’
‘More activity’ has become the dominant narrative but this misses the point, according to WHEB’s white paper
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NZAOA members reduce financed emissions by at least 6%
Annual progress report details progress towards decarbonisation targets among asset owners
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Climate technology set to surpass tipping points
Solar PV, wind and utility-scale batteries set to outcompete incumbents
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Green, social and sustainability bond issuance surpasses $5trn
GSS bond issuance has experienced its most active period since the market’s inception
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Increased AI adoption around ESG, but investors still wary
Report highlights concerns over risks around data protection and privacy