Introducing ESG Clarity’s Countdown to COP26
Each month we round up the latest news, views and commitments in the lead up to COP26
Net zero
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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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BlackRock to vote against corporates with limited net-zero planning
CEO of $8.7trn asset manager has written to clients and company management on path to net zero
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Biden’s first moves as ‘green president’ of the US
Investment professionals react to US president’s first environmental measures
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The UK’s income stream is turning green
Whether it be energy, pharmaceuticals or industrials, businesses are focusing on sustainable future income streams, R&M’s Dan Hanbury tells ESG Clarity
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Fitch: Five credit trends to watch in 2021
Report highlights social impact of Covid-19, a ‘data deluge’ and corporate governance reform
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How Biden can turn the White House green
Quilter Cheviot’s Gemma Woodward says Biden’s $2trn climate package and focus on infrastructure and electric vehicles will help tackle the climate crisis
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Shareholder pressure on HSBC to reduce fossil fuel exposure intensifies
Coordinated by ShareAction, 15 institutional investors with a combined $2.4trn AUM have 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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PRI calls for ‘re-energised’ Paris Agreement
Little progress has been made in five years since Paris Agreement
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A Sustainable Xmas with Hannah Simons: Net zero, inequality and Zoom carols
Schroders head of sustainability strategy talks flexible working, afforestation and knitting