Bond appetite nudges Article 8/9 AUM higher in Q4
Article 8 and Article 9 funds reached €6.1trn, accounting for 60% of the total market share, according to Morningstar Sustainalytics
Analysis
-
-
Relying solely on ESG scores ‘doesn’t ensure alignment with do no harm principles’
Exclusionary practices can complement and reinforce ESG integration strategies, according to the latest EDHEC report
-
Nature-based solutions ‘best way’ to reduce livestock emissions
Only 45% of climate-focused public funding goes towards nature-based solutions, according to FAIRR’s latest report
-
More than half of investors still consider ESG factors during portfolio asset allocation
Difficulty in measuring impact and inconsistent regulations are the biggest barriers
-
Stewardship in 2025: Trends and tools for sustainable investors
Public health, AI and biodiversity are earmarked as top engagement priorities but investors will need to demonstrate resilience amid challenges
-
CEOs: Climate-related investments six times more likely to increase revenues
PwC’s Annual Global CEO Survey finds optimism among global business leaders
-
Can the magnificent seven ever be considered a ‘responsible’ investment?
With mental health and worker rights concerns, it is a ‘balancing act between making a lot of money and wanting to be a good citizen’
-
Asia sees the light on ESG
Managers say businesses forging ahead on sustainable investing are largely self-motivated rather than responding to governmental initiatives
-
Three ways climate transition plans can address financial risks
Transition plans improve the monitoring of climate-related financial risks, but more work is needed
-
Sugar withdrawal: Engaging with food companies on ultra-processed foods
Limited number of companies disclosing data or setting targets around sales of healthy foods
-
Investors set to progressively incorporate nature data into their decision-making process
Nature data architecture at the asset level is growing, according to an inaugural study from ISS STOXX’s Natural Capital Research Institute
-
Europe’s gender pay gap is ‘concerning’ despite higher renumeration for female directors
EY found a 5% increase in the gender pay gap between non-executive directors across European firms