Investors list their top three ESG concerns
Retail and institutional investors share what’s at the forefront of their minds when it comes to ESG portfolio construction
Carbon emissions
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Fidelity accelerates net-zero commitments
Brought forward net-zero target by 10 years and committed to diversity and supply chain goals
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Climate finance progress but coal phase-out remains sticking point at pre-COP26 meeting
Delegates met this week ahead of November conference where Germany and Canada agreed to $100bn climate finance plan
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Earth Overshoot Day: Cut out 50% of meat to preserve planet resources
Humanity is using up biological resources earlier and earlier each year
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China’s net zero push boosts commodities
Investors should expect to see growth in the demand for some commodities in China as the country transitions to a carbon-neutral economy, according to Pimco.
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Investors can make large sports events more sustainable
Quilter Cheviot’s Woodward discusses companies’ indirect climate impact through sponsorship of sporting events
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Cream of the crop: The role of milk alternatives in sustainable investing
Dairy alternatives represent a huge market just on the basis of health reasons alone
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Q&A: How can SFDR be improved?
Insight’s Kendall says there is an over-simplification in SFDR and sub-asset classes need to be more carefully considered
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Ninety One sets out action plan for joining Net Zero Asset Managers Initiative
Global head of ESG says firm commits to carbon reduction, supporting EMs and learning from Africa
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Singapore exchange offsets carbon emissions
AirCarbon Exchange says it’s first in the world to go carbon negative
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Half of cities lack climate change plans, but small signs of progress emerging
CDP analysis found 58% of cities do not yet have an emissions reduction target but positive action is being taken.
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Half of cities lack climate change plans but small signs of progress emerging
CDP analysis found 58% of cities do not yet have an emissions reduction target but positive action is being taken