Asset managers under fresh attack from anti-ESG states
Investment managers battle misinformation and legal attacks
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Road to COP28: Urgent calls for climate finance to reach Global South
UAE still focused on tech to reduce emissions rather than phase out production of fossil fuels
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The UAE’s opportunity to finance real-world change
COP28 criticism has been amplified but the source of problems are key to their solutions
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Investors must be aware of human rights risks posed by technology
At RightsCon last month I advocated for strong regulation and better investor engagement with big tech
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PRI nominates Mckinsey adviser to chair board
Conor Kehoe will take over from Martin Skancke next year pending signatory approval
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ESG will reach most portfolios in 10 years
Survey finds ESG support highest among US asset managers where 88% say it has become more of a priority
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Influence of oil and gas to take centre stage at COP28
Fossil fuel interests are a key part of the debate in the run-up to COP28 in Dubai
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Companies can ‘go further, faster’ on sustainability as ISSB roll-out begins
New standards hoped to improve trust in company ESG disclosures
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Green asset managers push on with energy transition
The Investor Leadership Network’s new initiative aims to speed up financing of the energy transition
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CFTC seeks whistleblower tips on fraud and manipulation in carbon markets
What investors need to know
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Political divide dominates Congress’ ESG hearings
ESG Clarity’s summary of what Congress’ ESG hearings mean for asset managers
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The US states with more forced labor than Pakistan
Since 2021 most US states have been ranked high risk for the most critical forms of supply chain ESG risk