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
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AI expected to impact advisers more than regulation or ESG
‘It’s fascinating how quickly AI has become such a major issue for advisers’
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GSIA identifies ‘systemic misalignment’ between private investment and policymaking
‘Self-interest and short-termism in the financial system are blocking essential progress’
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CFA urges investors to get portfolios ready for transitioning economy
‘Managing the transition requires more than just setting long-term climate targets,’ Chris Fidler warns
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Largest meat and dairy firms accused of greenwashing
Changing Markets Foundation found little evidence of methane reduction targets
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Prioritise investing in nature restoration to meet legal targets
Protecting and restoring the UK’s natural wealth will require at least £44bn of investment over the next decade
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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