02/27/2020
ESG “creating 90s-style tech bubble” as investors ignore fundamentals
ESG has been an increasing focus for investors in recent years, as clear signs of climate change create the need to change human behaviour.
Planet SOS
02/26/2020
Dire prospects await corporate climate-wreckers in 2030—study
Sustainability experts warn that reputational harm to their businesses will be the most severe consequence for companies that are not adequately addressing climate change.
02/24/2020
It is not as simple as ESG: watch out for the rise of a new form of ‘greenwashing’
Socially responsible investors need to be alert to the signs of greenwashing as more fund firms jump on the ethical bandwagon.
02/24/2020
Becoming A More Sustainable Bank
As our Q4 2019 responsible investing report shows, we’re setting ambitious targets and for very good reason.
02/24/2020
Why “corporate karma” is crucial for your investment returns
The symbiotic relationship between a company and its stakeholders implies a notion of “corporate karma” that can help a socially responsible business thrive in the long term.
02/24/2020
UK’s top pension scheme tackles Barclays on climate change
Nest backs shareholder resolution calling for the bank to curb fossil fuel financing
02/21/2020
Half of investors to review ESG characteristics this year
Investors expect to increase their investments in opportunities with strong environmental, social and governance metrics
02/20/2020
Investors must prepare for climate change regulation
She is also assistant fund manager of the £4.3bn Trojan Fund, which takes into account environmental, social and governance considerations in its stock selection.
02/19/2020
Guarding against the coronavirus, sustainably: Are reuseable face masks the answer?
Surgical masks have gone out of stock in supermarkets and pharmacies all over the world, while desperate consumers searching online for masks have reported incidences of profiteering and scams.
02/17/2020
Redburn and OMS announce ESG research alliance
The alliance creates a unique framework and much-needed coherence for ESG analysis and responsible investing.
02/14/2020
Standard Chartered launches new climate partnership
The four-year programme will utilise the capabilities of Imperial’s Centre for Climate Finance & Investment to embed climate risks and opportunities into financial decision-making.
02/14/2020
Clothing With A Conscience
With London Fashion Week just around the corner, here's how a fashion retailer we work with takes action towards a better world.
02/12/2020
Change is coming, whether you like it or not' – Greta Thunberg by Peter Graham
A significant amount of plant and machinery that qualifies for ECA is found in newly constructed commercial property.
02/12/2020
London Stock Exchange Group: Supporting more shades of Green
The first is aimed at formalising the broadening use of proceeds classification, by adding social and sustainability segments alongside green bonds.
02/05/2020
Generali Investments launches first sub-fund investing in green and sustainable bonds
The green bond market is in continuous expansion, driven by an increasing demand, regulation and the adoption by many issuers and institutional investors.
02/04/2020
Liontrust aims to reduce carbon emissions
The team are also asking for evidence that companies will have started the process of reducing carbon emissions before the end of this year.
02/03/2020
Guernsey Green Fund to adopt EU green taxonomy
The Guernsey Green Fund is the world’s first regulated green fund regime
02/03/2020
BlackRock urged to cut oil and gas stakes
BlackRock’s plan to divest from coal, announced last month, fails to satisfy green campaigners
01/31/2020
Luxembourg sets out five-year sustainability plan
The agency plans to lead on sustainability and drive innovation in responsible governance
01/30/2020
EQ Investors signs up to climate-change investing pact
EQ has joined Climate Action 100+, the world's largest group of investors by assets pressuring companies to act on climate change