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Why investors see oil companies as part of the net-zero solution

Large oil companies have publicly committed to addressing the issues.

Amundi leads European money managers with green-labeled assets — study

The development follows Europe's enforcement of the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation in March, a landmark rule book designed to fight greenwashing by forcing transparency on the market for environmental, social and governance investing.

Private funds shaping the future of the planet

Beyond simply being a ‘marketing tool’ or the latest bandwagon to jump on, people are more environmentally and socially-conscious and believe in ESG as a philosophy to apply to their personal, investment and business affairs.

Swiss foundations: major potential to implement sustainable investing on an ambitious scale

The survey demonstrates a disconnect between the driving motivation for sustainable investing and the ESG investment approaches used.

Top asset owners’ US$23 trillion the real key to unlocking net zero

According to the research, the development of systems-leadership** practices – those that acknowledge the size and interconnectedness of the climate challenge – will support much-needed innovation and collective action.

EBRD and partners explore digitalisation in green trade finance

These banks also receive extensive operational, information technology, sales and marketing, and legal and compliance consultancy services, tailored to their level of digitalisation.

2021 Annual ESG Manager Survey: The red flag is raised on climate risk

Our 2021 survey results identify that screening is one of the most widely used tools utilised to implement a responsible investment policy in the asset management community.

Most investors could not care less about ESG and sustainability

In fact, less than a third of British investors say COP26 and the UK government’s stance on climate change have accelerated their ESG investment plans to pump capital into sustainable assets.

Partner insight: An ESG label doesn't confirm virtue

A fixed income investment process must be highly active to ensure it is aligned with ESG goals, says PIMCO

Choice, consistency, connections and cost: ESG investing and the new ‘governance gap’

Funds with an ‘ESG’ bias are forecast to outnumber conventional funds by 2025.

Newton calls on the pensions industry to focus on ESG

The PPI found that two-thirds of UK pension schemes surveyed felt that they were doing “enough” to account for ESG risks in their investment strategy.

ESG bubble akin to Dot-com bust possible risk

“There are trillions of dollars on the table for investing in things that will help positive changes.”

Peter Harrison: two reasons for post-COP26 optimism

The investment industry must now seize the opportunity to step up, amid a mixed response to the outcome of COP26.

Sustainable Finance in Europe: Regulatory State of Play

Key impacts for banks and capital markets

Climate Change & The Wealthy - RESEARCH

COP26, Environmental Responsibility and SDGs - Affluent Views on Climate Change - Focus on Industries and Companies

EBRD steps up green financing in Turkey

In Turkey, the EBRD is a major institutional investor and to date has invested more than €14 billion in various sectors of the economy through 351 projects

The Power Of Sustainability by Coutts

Our commitment to our clients to build a better world for today and for the future.

Rosbank Reveals Its 'Sustainable Growth' Strategic Roadmap for 2021-2025

Our roadmap is designed to capture growth in all our client segments

ESMA publishes its Preliminary Report on the EU carbon market

The Report presents an overview of the financial regulatory environment for the carbon market under MAR, MiFID II and EMIR and the tools available to securities supervisors to fulfil their responsibilities.

COP26 will lead to legal action

Morningstar’s Hortense Bioy discusses the implications of the commitments made at COP26 for firms that are greenwashing.

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