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ESG rating linked to outperformance during pandemic says Fidelity

The data found that a company’s market performance and ESG rating are positively correlated, even in a crisis.

Panel: Key driver of ESG funds’ recent outperformance was not ESG

Morningstar IM's Dan Kemp looks at recent dispersions in fund performance

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BlackRock to advise EU on green regulation for banks

Contract will help boost US asset manager’s often-criticised credibility on sustainable investing

France, Germany join group of 10 EU countries calling for green recovery

On Friday (10 April), they were joined by French environment minister Elisabeth Borne, who added her name to the list of signatories.

Envision the World You Want to Re-enter After the Shutdown

Apply Lessons Learned During Lockdown to Climate Action

Air pollution in times of corona

These data show the state of air quality in Switzerland since the lockdown mid March.

Climate change stocks outperforming the market during COVID-19 pandemic

Analysis of more than 600 global public companies with exposure to climate finance showed those with good governance practices and high levels of exposure to long-term green growth markets should find themselves better positioned to manage short-term econ

Ludicrous speed by Tim Price

That pollution is not CO2; CO2 is not a pollutant.

Money Manager Adopts Climate Measures After Investing Chief Backed Skeptics

When asked in February whether he still supported or helped fund climate skeptic groups like GWPF, Herro responded that “given the importance of ESG, one must listen to all sides of any argument.”

ESG engagement in private equity is rising: survey

The survey, now in its fifth year, aims to monitor the current level of engagement at both the General Partner (GP) and underlying portfolio company level.

Coronavirus pandemic will drive responsible (ESG) investing ‘skywards’

Mr Green comments: “The coronavirus pandemic will trigger a ‘skyward surge’ in sustainable, responsible and impactful investing over the next 12 months for three key reasons.

Fast pandemic response could tackle climate crisis

Societies worldwide are changing overnight to meet the coronavirus threat. The climate crisis should match the rapid pandemic response.

Barclays Adds ESG Assessment and Indicators to Fundamental Research

Fundamental Environmental, Social, Governance (“ESG”) Research will offer clients multi-dimensional analysis of ESG performance for companies under coverage, and assess how ESG attributes impact security pricing.

Covid-19: a dress rehearsal for the climate emergency?

Since it was first detected in December 2019, the virus has spread rapidly, having been declared a Public Health Emergency of International Concern on 30 January 2020, and is now characterised as a pandemic by the World Health Organisation.

World Water Day 2020: KBI Global Investors highlights 7 Water Investing Trends for decade ahead

Investors are increasingly shying away from carbon footprint heavy industries such as oil, gas and mining

ESG performance analysis: supporting sustainable investing

To meet client demand for sustainable investing, investment managers need insight into potential investments’ scores across various ESG criteria

The Budget is coming up: will we see a UK sovereign green bond?

With more governments around the world issuing green bonds, Maria Busca looks at whether HM Treasury will follow suit.

What is the European Green Deal and will it really cost €1tn?

Nearly every major aspect of the European economy will have to be overhauled, from energy generation to food consumption

Vanguard, JPMorgan named by campaigners among ESG ‘laggards’

Research will be valuable to investors ‘looking to ask tough questions of asset managers’, says top consultant

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