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Across the world, governments are driving change in the ESG sphere and requiring greater accountability for ESG issues.

The European Union has in many respects been a first mover in global efforts to legislate on ESG. F

UK Government Concludes Call for Evidence on Enabling a High Renewable Net Zero System

The Government concluded by acknowledging the need for change and that challenges have emerged over time in procuring renewables projects through the CfD

Hamburg bank offers preferential 'climate credits' to lure small savers to green finance

While some other banks are offering credits at lower rates, these are not always accessible to all clients. "We're not making this kind of distinction," Liesegang said.

Alternative asset managers in Europe are leading the way for ESG: 63% of alternative assets invested for the continent are already managed under sustainable principles which have been systematically incorporated into the investment decision.

What’s Next for ESG?

During the past five years, the investment decisions and priorities of managers and advisors over the wealth and investment industry have evolved significantly.

Guernsey and green finance - a promising start with a bright future ahead

Through the creation of the Guernsey Green Finance initiative, Guernsey hopes to contribute its expertise as a global finance centre to help fulfil the SDG's objectives and satisfy the increasing demand for green investment options.

New insurance business drawn to Guernsey by ESG framework

The comprehensive framework is based on four pillars of governance, risks, insured investments and reporting.

Robeco partners with Quintet to capture upcoming USD green-bond boom

The RobecoSAM US Green Bonds Strategy invests in USD-denominated green bonds issued by corporates, government-related agencies and governments.

Bridgepoint Turns to Green Investments With Stake in Carbon Firm

The deal values Amsterdam-based ACT, which handles everything from European emissions trading to energy efficiency and biofuels, at more than $1 billion.

Unstoppable ESG momentum puts investment manager reporting in the spotlight

Second is the multitude of ESG-related definitions and designations that have sprouted up over time, and the wildly varying statistics about the industry’s size and growth that result.

Covid-19 pandemic shifts investors' focus to the 'S' of ESG

Active ESG funds set to dominate

Schroders continues to build-out flagship UK sustainable equity suite with latest fund additions

Schroders is today announcing its intention to add two new Unit Trusts to the firm’s growing portfolio of sustainable-focused solutions; the Schroder Sustainable UK Equity Fund and Schroder Global Sustainable Value Fund.*

Data sharing masters

How smart organizations use data ecosystems to gain an unbeatable competitive edge

Earth Overshoot Day: why we can't return to a pre-Covid world

Humans are depleting natural resources as fast as they did before the pandemic struck.

Aberdeen to Drive Sustainability Investing Across APAC

Asia is still far behind the rest of the world in deploying sustainable investment strategies, but is moving fast to catch up with client demand.

Amsterdam tops Schroders’ inaugural European Sustainable Cities Index

The proprietary Schroders Sustainable Cities Index is based on sustainability profiles of European cities with population in excess of one million people.

Standard Chartered Bank and ICG announce EUR1.45bn ESG-linked subscription facility for ICG Europe Fund VIII

These values are reflected in the facility structure which integrates ICG’s ESG and climate ambitions to deliver sustainable outcomes.

BlueBay Asset Management expands ESG investment team

Koycheva has been with BlueBay for almost five years

European Commission Proposed Green Bond Standard

The proposed Regulation aims to make the EU's financial system more sustainable by creating a 'gold standard' for green bonds that can be compared to, and potentially aligned with, other market standards.

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