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BaFin Consultation on Guideline for Sustainable Investment Funds

The guideline sets out how certain German investment funds must be structured so that they qualify as “sustainable” or can be marketed as “sustainable” in Germany.

Why real estate investors can make a real difference to climate change

The findings of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) place climate change firmly on our doorstep, and has demanded a global response.

Financing for the Future: Surging Sustainable Finance Market Presents Challenges, Opportunities

There is a sense we are now at an inflection point, with climate mitigation and other ESG issues becoming core to investment and business strategies for issuers, borrowers and investors.

Banker Bonuses Tied to ESG Metrics Are on the Rise in Europe

That’s as European regulators explicitly add ESG risks to pay guidelines, with the change due to take effect by the end of 2021.

KBI Global Investors sees investment opportunities in biodiversity and circular economy

It argues that its methodology has a positive impact.

Extinction Rebellion: City of London to be next climate campaign target

The environmental activist group said it expected thousands of protestors to take part in the protests which will start on Monday.

Banker bonuses tied to ESG metrics are on the rise in Europe

UniCredit SpA says 10% of its pay scorecard for senior management depends on the bank’s ESG ratings and customer satisfaction

5 tactics to reduce food waste thanks to game-changing start-ups

To get the most out of these products, some start-ups are offering to donate them or reduce the price and sell them on.

How the Rise of Quant Credit May Finally Bring ESG to the Bond Markets

A look at how the increasing use of complex data by quant credit strategies may drive faster and deeper integration of ESG into the fixed income markets.

'Climate and finance has never seen a more dynamic time'

For many years now, companies just reported voluntarily as a matter of corporate responsibility or brand.

Scottish National Investment Bank commits £50m to woodland management

The Scottish National Investment Bank is an impact investor, focussed on delivering both commercial returns and mission impacts with its capital.

'Key to triggering investment and buy-in': Green economy reacts to UK's Hydrogen Strategy

The Strategy builds on the Ten-Point Plan ambition for the UK to host 5GW of low-carbon hydrogen generation by 2030.

Climate progress tracker improves on higher carbon prices and electric vehicle sales

The latest reading of Schroders’ Climate Progress Dashboard points to a long run temperature rise of around 3.4 degrees over pre-industrial levels.

Climate, investors and the IPCC’s ‘code red’

The report lays out the stark impact of climate change, coupling data with evidence of flooding, drought and wildfires.

Shareholder Push to Protect Planet Reaches Next Level

Such ‘shareholder resolutions’, as they’re known, become binding when the majority of the company’s shareholders vote in favour of them.

How US and UK regulators are targeting greenwashing

While some corporates authentically value and consider ESG issues, others have missed the mark and are being challenged to go beyond ticking the box.

CaixaBank, Spanish leader in sustainable financing among banks in Europe in the first half of the year

CaixaBank granted €7.2 billion in sustainable financing in the first half of this year, 45% more than the volume financed in 2020, consolidating its position as one of the bank's focal points of activity.

Does the IPCC report change anything? - Schroders

The landmark IPCC report underlines the scale of the challenge ahead and adds impetus to political action and social pressure. But more aggressive action is needed.

Barclays: Oversimplifying ESG could drag down performance for all

If one of the sub-groups of ESG funds performs badly it could reflect on the whole field.

The new investment reality: Why ESG matters

The report presents insights gathered from 50 investment funds, pension funds, investment banks, and sponsors.

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