Quarter of Article 8 funds at risk of greenwashing
Up from 20% a year ago, according to 2024 ESG Barometer report
Greenwashing
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When the ESG tourists leave
JOHCM’s Andrew Parry explores the academics and papers that are challenging firms to take a more rational approach to sustainability claims
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French SRI fund label changes to hit EM funds
No-go jurisdictions pose divestment question for managers
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Judge banks on what they do, not what they say
Banks need to walk away from key clients to put oil and gas policy into practice
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Red flags to look out for in corporate transition plans
There is currently no standardisation or enforcement and therefore a high risk of greenwashing, according to Reclaim Finance report
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Jan Oliff Financial Planning Q&A: Regulation and the public encourage greenwashing
‘It takes determination to discover the truth’
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Investment COP: Mobilising finance for ‘total net-zero’ before 2030
Panel discussed collaboration and ways to meet 2030 decarbonisation targets
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Nine in 10 investors doubt corporate sustainability claims
PwC investor survey finds scepticism is up 7% from last year
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Standard sustainable investment definitions were long overdue
US SIF CEO says the recently released terminology will help guide the investment industry
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Long-awaited SDR ‘missed opportunity’ for advisers
For the labelling scheme to work it needs to be easy to implement and contain sufficient options
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Sharp increase in UK public interest in ESG issues
SEC Newgate report shows companies shying away from taking a position on ESG issues ‘no longer an option’, according to consumers
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Majority of private investors consider ESG when investing
But some are turning away amid greenwashing concerns, according to AIC research