CCLA’s Dame Sara Thornton: Forced labour is ‘a feature of the system’ in the UK
Weak legislation has turned the UK into ‘a dumping ground’ for slavery-linked goods and services
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WWF calls on regulators as UK supermarkets off track to meet environmental targets
Food system is being put at risk, WWF report finds
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Number of global companies reporting on sustainability rises above 70%
GRI usage has risen by three percentage points compared to 2022
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Private markets investors prioritising environment and social outcomes in portfolios
L&G research shows private investors see clear alignment between commercial returns and environmental and social outcomes
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Circular fashion platforms present a ‘huge growth opportunity’ but are they investable?
Despite a generational shift to second-hand fashion, it remains hard to find a ‘listed viable, sustainable fashion resale business model’
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Reboot: Over a quarter of employees report elimination of diversity-focused role in past two years
70% described leadership as ‘actively resistant’ to ethnic and racial diversity initiatives
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UK All Companies sector review: A space ‘ripe for thoughtful, forward-looking strategies’
The UK holds promise for investors seeking to balance financial returns with positive societal impact, writes Square Mile’s Jake Moeller
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Global climate funds on brink of first year of outflows on record
Global climate assets up 6% in first nine months of 2024
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Eurosif regulatory roadmap highlights need for private finance to plug sustainable investment gap
It outlines five key recommendations for EU policymakers to make this happen
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CCLA: UK companies still failing to address modern slavery
CCLA’s Modern Slavery Benchmark reveals number of financial firms in the top tier for leading on human rights innovation
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Investment firms broaden demographics data collection to foster an inclusive culture
Number of women in the industry increases but female representation in the 50-64 age bracket declined, according to inclusion report
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Trump’s return to the White House: The impact on the green agenda
The iShares Clean Energy ETF, a barometer for sentiment in the sector, has already dropped over 10% since former president’s re-election