UK invests £10m in green finance research hubs
The UK Centre for Greening Finance and Investment will provide data and research to help investors combat climate change
Climate Change
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A fight for life: Extinction Rebellion’s message for business leaders
Extinction Rebellion calls for an urgent conversation with business leaders to help design a political economy that prioritises the life of our planet and its people over short-term profits
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Message from America: Greener days projected in Biden White House
Liz Skinner, special projects editor at InvestmentNews, says the momentum for ESG investing in the US is undeniable
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Nordea to soft close climate fund
Nordea’s Global Climate and Environment Fund has seen assets soar 500% in two years
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UK must balance old and new energy to reach COP26 goals
Without the participation of conventional sources, the UK will be subject to real issues of energy intermittency, says Victory Hill’s Richard Lum
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Look for detailed strategies from corporates this earnings season
More companies are highlighting their ESG efforts, according to Federated Hermes’ Audra Delport and Fraser Lundie
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Global warming tops UK investors’ environmental concerns
Energy comparison site analyses Schroders’ report data on investor ESG habits
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Triple climate-related capital expenditure to achieve net zero
Sarasin & Partners’ Natasha Landell-Mills seeks to identify companies well-positioned as the global economy transitions to net zero
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Investor pressure on HSBC to reduce fossil fuel exposure intensifies
Coordinated by ShareAction, 15 institutional investors with a combined $2.4trn AUM has filed a climate change resolution at the UK-listed bank.
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Less talk more action on climate in 2021
Increased emphasis on stewardship and real-world outcomes will help climate plans this year, writes LCP’s Claire Jones
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Exclusive: Ninety One commits to Say on Climate initiative
Encouraging companies to submit a Climate Transition Action Plan to a shareholder vote at their AGMs
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Editor’s reflection on 2020: The world has changed forever
ESG Clarity editor Natalie Kenway reflects on how 2020 has been a pivotal year for responsible investing, and the wider society