MSCI ESG downgrades means onus on firms to ‘control evaluation’
Methodology changes will see ratings of almost two-thirds of European ETFs lowered or removed
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Greenwashing is not new, it’s false advertising
Investment can learn from other industries, where there is more guidance about what is misleading
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Franklin Templeton hires Andrus for global sustainability strategy
Joining as vice-president of sustainability global markets from Calpers
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Biden vetoes anti-ESG bill
Says legislation passed by Congress puts retirement savings at risk
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IPCC: ‘Sufficient capital’ to close climate funding gaps but barriers remain
Latest report finds finance lacking but says key solutions already exist
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Aegon appoints global climate solutions lead
Anne Scott will take on the newly created role
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US and EU ‘reach common ground’ on clean tech
EC president says agreement reached on European carmakers receiving US tax breaks
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Attorney generals urge Congress to reject attempts to overturn DOL ESG rule
Letter says overturning rule will ‘strain the ability of Americans to responsibly and smartly invest’
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Clean Energy Ventures Q&A: Early stage investing has unique challenges
Shanbor Gupta outlines the firm’s net-zero journey
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BlackRock’s Fink: ‘It’s not our place to be environmental police’
Annual letter to investors says firm just offers clients choice
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Global sustainability standards body appoints chair
Carol Adams takes over from Judy Kuszewski in heading up Global Sustainability Standards Board
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Biden announces $6bn to ‘drastically’ cut industrial emissions
Industrial sector contributes nearly a third of US carbon emissions