01/31/2021
Its objective is to build a UK financial system that is resilient to the risks from climate change and supportive of the transition to a net-zero economy.
01/28/2021
President Joe Biden has taken the US back into the Paris Agreement framework.
01/28/2021
“When we asked for views on the types of tools and materials advisers might reach for to stay afloat in the foamy seas of ESG, [advisers] returned a definitive ‘trying but could be better’.”
01/28/2021
The initial partnership with Plastic Bank, a social enterprise committed to stopping ocean plastic, was announced in July 2020
01/27/2021
More than half of investors plan to raise ESG allocations, says UBS
The survey polled more than 4,000 investors and business owners across 14 markets globally in December and January.
01/27/2021
JSS Sustainable Asset Management Launches New Climate Strategy
This combination allows the Fund to identify companies that are well-placed to gain from long-term structural trends, and helps it to build solid investment cases.
01/27/2021
Responsible Investment Is Emerging As The New Norm
From a human standpoint, the pandemic has sadly reinforced social inequalities, prompting increased government intervention, in particular in terms of social benefits.
01/26/2021
The launch follows the successful introduction of a first BIS green bond fund denominated in US dollars in September 2019.
01/26/2021
Their aim is to accelerate the contribution of businesses to a sustainable economic recovery
01/26/2021
According to Schroders’ UK Adviser Study 2020[4], 74% of the UK financial advisers surveyed now explicitly consider ESG factors as part of their fund selection process, a significant rise from 43% in 2019.
01/25/2021
EBRD joins call for more reporting of climate risk
01/24/2021
Fund group bosses outline their priorities for the year ahead
01/22/2021
The fiduciary duty of trustees means the risks posed by climate change need to be carefully weighed, and then addressed with capital allocation and engagement.
01/22/2021
Changing consumer attitudes to careers and wealth are also placing a greater focus on shorter investment horizons and more value on flexibility, cashflow and the client experience.
01/22/2021
In conversation with Nigel Topping, the UK government’s appointed High Level Climate Change Champion
01/20/2021
Amidst the enthusiasm about green hydrogen, it can be easy to overlook the other big winner from this trend: renewable energy.
01/19/2021
The world invested unprecedented amounts in low-carbon assets last year, from renewables to cleaner transport, energy storage to electric heat
01/18/2021
This new offering follows the launch of Apex ESG Ratings & Advisory in 2020
01/18/2021
Current US regulation assumes that improving the sustainable characteristics of a company or portfolio means sacrificing risk-adjusted returns.
01/17/2021
Landmark regulations will force asset managers to up their game on ESG but data gaps may hinder progress