The legacy and future of ‘ESG’
‘ESG’ as a term is no longer in vogue, but it could still be used for data purposes, writes CFA Institute’s Chris Fidler
Opinion
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Electricity: The past five years – and the future
While it has been a sunnier picture for renewables overall, the picture is more nuanced for other areas, writes Liontrust’s Appleby
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Transition will not stop despite being de-prioritised
Hortense Bioy says there are still reasons to be optimistic despite COP29 outcome
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International negotiations on Plastic Treaty stall amid growing crisis
World waits another year to take collective action despite alarming data around uncontrolled plastic pollution, writes HL’s Joshua Sherrard-Bewhay
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Turning the page on the UK Stewardship Code
Carlota Esguevillas reflects on the strengths of the current Code, and details what EdenTree would like to see in its next iteration
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Bridging profit and purpose: Why sustainability is now essential for fashion’s financial health
Investors are divesting from fashion brands that fail to meet sustainability standards, writes MSP’s Susana Coutinho
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Global Plastics Treaty: What to expect from INC-5
Investors must use their influence to promote a new plastic economy
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Empowering SMEs: The key to a climate-resilient future
SMEs are often absent from the global climate discourse despite representing 90% of businesses globally, write COP29 champions
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The due diligence crisis threatening sustainable investing’s credibility
Asset managers present ‘sustainable’ strategies in pitch meetings, but their processes can be alarmingly superficial, writes Francois Zagame
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What counts as vulnerable? Key Consumer Duty feedback for financial advisers
With over 50% of people deemed ‘vulnerable’ at some stage in their lives, advisers need to address some key issues, writes FE fundinfo’s Helen Slater
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Making SDR a success into 2025 and beyond
With just weeks away until the FCA’s next deadline, there’s still work to do to ensure SDR delivers against its end goals, writes the IA’s Carol Thomas
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How investors can propel green shipping forward
Retrofitting existing ships offers an opportunity for investors focused on quicker returns, writes MPC Capital’s Christian Rychly