Boston Common’s Aiyer to pressure global companies on racial inequality
Money manager to confront banks and real estate investors over looming eviction crisis.
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Google sustainable finance deal expected to spark similar tech moves
Others technology firms expected to copy Alphabet Inc., which raised a lot of money cheap.
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Blackrock corporate engagement up 22% in Q2
Firm’s global stewardship report for Q2 shows greater focus on societal themes as a result of pandemic.
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Beyond Meat’s disclosures on environmental impact lack muscle
S&P Global Market Intelligence Trucost raises issues with firm’s impact disclosures.
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Using mortgages to encourage greener homes
It’s not as easy as it would seem developing mortgages that support less energy use.
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ISS ESG unveils leader fund ratings
Prime funds outperform peers on a variety of sustainability factors.
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By the Numbers: Banks and ESG
Morgan Stanley is joining the Partnership for Carbon Accounting Financials, the first major American bank to do so.
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Social debt surges to record as borrowers tackle COVID-19
Nearly $42 billion of debt for projects aimed at helping society sold around the globe in the first half of 2020.
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Global sustainable fund assets hit $1 trillion
Europe home to 86% of flows and U.S. draws 14.6% in Q2.
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DOL’s ESG proposal gets over 1,500 responses
Most voiced opposition to the rule, stating that the proposed restrictions in 401(k)s would hurt investors.
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Don’t look a gift horse in the mouth
DOL proposal on using ESG investments in retirement plans could remind advocates of sustainable finance of the work still to be done.
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Invesco ambitious in first climate change report
Asset manager reports clients are placing climate issues at center of investment decisions.