COP28 wishlist: End fossil fuels, protect our oceans, and fund a renewable future
Sustainable investment professionals share what they think is vital to come out of the next two weeks
Environment
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$11trn investor group backs responsible mining commission
Commission ‘can play a critical role’ in improving operating standards in mining
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Five funds tackling climate change ahead of COP28
Square Mile’s Louis Selby identifies five strategies channelling capital towards businesses that provide solutions to climate change
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Transition Plan Taskforce consults on asset management climate plans
Sector-specific guidance intended to help preparers interpret the final TPT disclosure framework
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Nikko AM joins call to reduce single use plastics
Plastic accounts for at least 85% of total marine waste, according to the UN
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L&G Capital appoints Wharton as MD for distribution and partnerships
Focused on partnerships that drive financial returns with positive social and environmental outcomes
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Allspring Global Investments launches climate transition fixed income fund
Uses proprietary climate transition credit research
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‘Even three years ago we couldn’t launch it’: Asset managers explain why now for green bond funds
A surge in issuance, ESG regulatory support and hopes for a release in rising interest rates are fostering a good environment for these products
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Gresham House launches International Sustainable Forestry Coalition
The initiative hopes to shift policy debate around forestry, natural capital and climate change
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What did you miss in ESG this summer?
Here’s ESG Clarity’s essential reading round-up of what you may have missed over July and August
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Investor participation ‘key step’ for early coal retirements in Apac
But asset managers are wary
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Big Six accountants accused of ‘failing on climate reporting’
Auditors say they are in compliance with standards but ‘urge stakeholders to bring about change’