CCLA’s Browne on mental health: Awareness is increasing but the gap is widening
The stewardship lead unveils the results of the firm’s third mental health benchmark measuring progress in UK companies
Sustainability
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Corporates’ fear of failing on sustainability targets means bar is set low
Comes as investor and regulatory pressure for credible transition plans grows
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WisdomTree launches sustainable core equity strategy
WisdomTree Global Sustainable Equity Ucits ETF is the firm’s first sustainable core equity strategy
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Schroders unveils solar panel farm to help meet 2025 renewable target
A visit to the the solar panel installation, which brings the asset manager on course to achieve 100% renewable energy by 2025
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Q&A with TAM’s Babington: People are waking up to health and nutrition crisis
Huge information gaps remain, said TAM’s Babington as he calls on governments to improve education and access
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ESG funds outperformed traditional funds and ETFs in 2023
‘ESG continues to grow and remain relevant, despite the recent backlash’ according to IEEFA report
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Robeco launches global multi-thematic strategy
Themes include changing socio-demographics and preserving Earth
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Stronger focus on ESG by UK board directors despite backlash
Some 36% of companies aspire to be seen as sustainability leaders, according to report
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FCA called to investigate greenwashing at UK high street banks
In light of the FCA’s new anti-greenwashing rule and guidance
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Asset managers still grappling with communications as anti-greenwashing deadline looms
UKSIF and PwC report flags concerns around SDR definitions, increasing regional divergence and threshold clarity ahead of first deadline
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Green Dream with Franklin Templeton’s Zahn: Green bond market is catching up with conventional bond space
David Zahn is seeing a more diversified issuers moving into green bonds
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Candriam launches sustainable EM ex-China fund
Amid greater demand for products in the sector