Global standard on responsible climate lobbying launches
Investor statement of intent recognises crucial role of lobbying in global warming
BNP Paribas Asset Management
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Latest launches: Stewart Investors adds European sustainability fund
Lorna Logan and Rob Harley to run the European (ex UK) Sustainability Strategy
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Sharp uptick in social bonds: Blip or trend?
Covid-19 has accelerated the growth of social financing
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Sharp uptick in social bonds: Blip or trend?
Social bonds raised $147.7bn in 2020 – more than seven times the $20bn figure in 2019 But is the trajectory likely to continue? Malika Takhtayeva, ESG analyst, sustainable fixed income lead at BNP Paribas Asset Management, believes the massive increase in money raised underscores their appeal as a potentially significant force for effecting social changes…
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Grappling with governance in China to find green transition opportunities
ESG investors will not get far without knowing the nuances of the market, regulation and companies themselves, say asset managers
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Key requirements for reaching net zero by 2050
PRI-commissioned reports show ending deforestation, decommissioning coal and phasing out fossil cars are essential
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Asset managers overtake pensions to lead on ESG
BNP Paribas survey on attitudes to ESG shows it is more deeply embedded than ever with active ownership strategies driving progress
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Demand for sustainable thematic funds grows
76% of investors’ main reason for using thematic investing strategies is sustainability and ESG
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Asia Global ESG Summit: Focus on corporate behaviour
Round-up of panels from the Asia stream of the Global ESG Summit
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Asia Global ESG Summit: Focus on corporate behaviour
With allocations to ESG funds increasingly aligned with investors’ own values, they are paying closer attention to the social policies of companies, said speakers at ESG Clarity’s recent Global ESG Summit.
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BNPP AM and CDP team up to create biodiversity framework
The groups plan to come up with a ‘new norm’ of reporting on biodiversity
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The asset managers demonstrating best practice on responsible investment issues
ShareAction report highlights leading ESG practices from investment firms