ESG overperformance likely due to ‘governance deficiencies’ rather than exceptional performance
Paper published by ECGI assesses the use of ESG targets in executive compensation plans
Transparency
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GRI appoints Hodess as CEO
Hodess will lead GRI from February 2025
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Q&A: Robeco’s Motta on how investors can promote change in the fashion industry
As Robeco’s sustainability investing and engagement specialist calls for industry-wide collaboration
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Leap in investor interest in corporate governance
Increased investor interest in governance, transparency and disclosure, according to the annual ESG Attitudes Tracker
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Road to COP29: Presidency announces ‘Action Agenda’, Loss and Damage fund updates
Finance the ‘centrepiece’ of Action Agenda initiatives ahead of COP29
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Industry welcomes FCA’s anti-greenwashing guidance but will need to ‘rush’ to meet 31 May deadline
Some firms were hoping for a longer transition period, commentators say
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Anti-corruption guidance issued to help impact investors navigate high-risk markets
Corruption ‘should be a core concern for the impact investment community’
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ESMA given regulatory powers over ESG ratings
New rules to authorise ESG ratings, improve transparency and avoid conflict of interest
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Apex ESG and MJ Hudson merge to form data and reporting partnership
New firm headed by Emma Bickerstaffe
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EMs face dearth of private capital amid slow gains in transparency
Flows have dropped 22%
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Net-zero asset owners get engagement and transition boost
Net-Zero Asset Owners Alliance has set out principles for members to align their practices
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Asian investors expect transparency from steel industry as it transitions
AIGCC convenes roundtable of investors and sector to gain clarity on emerging technologies