Seasonal sadness linked with ESG preferences
Lower moods are linked with risk aversion, and that might drive people to sustainable funds
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Pensions ahead of ESG funds on proxy votes
Defined-benefit programs have been more likely to support ESG resolutions
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Sustainable Summer with Square Mile’s Anna Mercer: Our industry can learn a lot from charities
The head of 3D research discusses buying more pre-loved fashion, adopting a beehive and Square Mile’s charity initiatives
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Greenpeace: China’s asset managers ‘paying lip service’ on climate
Report shows low levels of targets and disclosures for 15 leading fund groups
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‘Net zero’ on rise for asset managers and institutions
Although net zero appears to mean different things among firms, more are addressing it
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Impact investors upping allocations
Calvert survey finds 94% of advisers want more impact products
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Why ESG is used haphazardly in 401(k)s
Savers often randomly choose investments, but the future for ESG in retirement plans might still be strong
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FCA partners with Oxford Uni to create sustainable finance lab
Bringing together Oxford ESG researchers with financial institutions’ representatives
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First half of 2022: Champions, critics drive ESG debate, disclosures
Investors have more power on ESG issues than ever, but regulation is becoming a hot-button issue
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Singapore investors’ mismatch between ESG values and action
Despite recognising importance of ESG, investors are reluctant to invest sustainably, according to Amundi report
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Companies’ emissions would double Paris temperature limit
Businesses are improving their carbon outputs, but faster change is needed
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Wellington Management Q&A: Understand impact outcomes from all sides
Louise Kooy-Henckel discusses the firm’s research collaborations, demand for impact and measuring outcomes