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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.

TNFD: expanding the focus from climate to nature

One of the key developments in this area is the official launch of the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosure (TNFD).

Central banks can prevent the next climate-sparked financial crisis

The rising costs of extreme weather, lawsuits against companies that have contributed to climate change and the falling value of fossil fuel assets could all have an impact.

The pitfalls of ESG data and how to overcome them

This can be confusing, makes it challenging to know what you’re getting and, at worst, helps greenwashing flourish.

UN’s landmark report must kick-start new era of climate considerations

The new report suggests that even with ambitious interventions such as Boris Johnson’s ten-point plan to launch a green industrial revolution in the UK, temperatures are likely to continue to rise until ‘at least’ 2050.

Why Private Equity firms must integrate ESG into the valuation process

In the past this pressure was more concerned with the quality of reporting, whereas now it is more about the positive impact of ESG on people, the environment, society and the necessity to assess any risk of non-compliance on the valuation of the portfoli

Diary of a Fund Manager- Wood for the Trees

The corporate results season is drawing to a satisfactory close and the economic statistics confirm that the recovery remains on track for the remainder of the year.

Climate change widespread, rapid, and intensifying – IPCC

The Working Group I report is the first instalment of the IPCC’s Sixth Assessment Report (AR6), which will be completed in 2022.

Asset managers find greenwashing blind spots in EU rules

It's a sentiment that's reverberating throughout the asset management industry.

Objectway Commits for the Highest Good of All: A Sustainability Statement

One of the green issues currently having a major impact on society is indeed plastic

7 commonly asked questions on sustainable investing.

Sustainable investing is here to stay. We're answering 7 questions all sustainable investors should consider - why it's important, and some tips for beginners.

Unstoppable ESG momentum puts investment manager reporting in the spotlight

The figures tell a dual story. First, of impressive growth. Investor demand, emerging regulatory disclosure requirements, and the launch and reclassification of environmental, social and governance (ESG) funds have fuelled a surge in ESG-focused asset all

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