COP28 so far: Key action points for investment managers
ESG Clarity spoke to various industry spokespeople at COP28 to find out their takeaways from the announcements so far
MSCI
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COP28: Commitments should speed up slowing decarbonisation rates
MSCI’s Linda-Eling Lee shares her insights on net-zero polices, phase-out of coal power plants in Asia and the ‘billion dollar question’ for this COP
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Impax launches strategy focused on ‘strong corporate culture’
Will look for companies with low employee turnover, gender-diverse leadership and inclusive business practices
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Schroders Reit changes objective to improve green credentials amid NAV dip
The £466m trust owns 40 properties
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Companies pumping 11% more emissions into atmosphere
MSCI study finds decarbonisation slowing as companies emit 12.4 gigatons more GHG than last year
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Climate and governance criteria added to Responsible Ratings Index
ESG Clarity adapts index to bring in additional sustainability elements, altering top 25 funds
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Companies with higher ESG ratings see stronger investment returns
Kroll study finds globally ‘ESG leaders’ return 12.9% compared with 8.6% returned by laggards
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Companies with higher ESG ratings see stronger investment returns
Kroll study finds globally ‘ESG leaders’ return 12.9% compared with 8.6% returned by laggards
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Article 8 and 9 assets hit €5trn as reclassifications slow
Morningstar finds funds upping their sustainability commitments as required by SFDR but more progress needed
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Majority of Article 8 and 9 funds not aligned with EU taxonomy
‘The impact is that sustainability-minded fund selectors have a limited pool of options to invest in’
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Go for growth: Three global sustainable strategies to watch
The sustainable global growth equity market has turned a corner after a gruelling 2022
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Morgan Stanley tops Responsible Ratings Index in June
Top 25 funds in this month’s RRI