03/06/2020
Schroders integrates climate change into 30-year investment returns forecasting
Schroders’ SustainEx framework measures the positive and negative ESG impacts companies place on society and the environment.
Planet SOS
03/06/2020
Guernsey to host first Sustainable Finance Week
“Guernsey’s Sustainable Finance Week has a specific and perhaps unique focus - how to best leverage private wealth and capital to address the issue of climate change and the sustainability agenda,” he said.
03/04/2020
The Paris climate targets require investors to act
The talks reflected a growing polarisation between the major emitting countries which blocked any attempt at the mandatory strengthening of national emissions-reductions plans, and the leadership shown by vulnerable countries and the European Union.
03/04/2020
Comgest launches EM fossil fuel free fund
The Plus fund will run a concentrated porrtfolio of high quality long-term growth companies, and ensure a high level of engagement on ESG issues.
03/04/2020
Fidelity launches sustainable reduced carbon bond fund
Through an active engagement approach, the portfolio manager looks to identify companies transitioning towards a greener environment.
03/04/2020
Luxury brands and climate protests: employee engagement and protection
Organisations may also want to give briefings and media relations training to senior staff and spokespersons.
03/02/2020
How Can Brands Boost Immunity Against the COVID-19 Virus
We gathered insights from the latest February reports from Boston Consulting Group (BCG), McKinsey & Company, and Kantar China, to give an overview of strategic alignment for companies to better survive through the COVID-19 crisis.
02/28/2020
European companies to miss net zero carbon target
Businesses put €124bn into low carbon investments in 2019
02/27/2020
ESG “creating 90s-style tech bubble” as investors ignore fundamentals
ESG has been an increasing focus for investors in recent years, as clear signs of climate change create the need to change human behaviour.
02/26/2020
Dire prospects await corporate climate-wreckers in 2030—study
Sustainability experts warn that reputational harm to their businesses will be the most severe consequence for companies that are not adequately addressing climate change.
02/24/2020
It is not as simple as ESG: watch out for the rise of a new form of ‘greenwashing’
Socially responsible investors need to be alert to the signs of greenwashing as more fund firms jump on the ethical bandwagon.
02/24/2020
Becoming A More Sustainable Bank
As our Q4 2019 responsible investing report shows, we’re setting ambitious targets and for very good reason.
02/24/2020
Why “corporate karma” is crucial for your investment returns
The symbiotic relationship between a company and its stakeholders implies a notion of “corporate karma” that can help a socially responsible business thrive in the long term.
02/24/2020
UK’s top pension scheme tackles Barclays on climate change
Nest backs shareholder resolution calling for the bank to curb fossil fuel financing
02/21/2020
Half of investors to review ESG characteristics this year
Investors expect to increase their investments in opportunities with strong environmental, social and governance metrics
02/20/2020
Investors must prepare for climate change regulation
She is also assistant fund manager of the £4.3bn Trojan Fund, which takes into account environmental, social and governance considerations in its stock selection.
02/19/2020
Guarding against the coronavirus, sustainably: Are reuseable face masks the answer?
Surgical masks have gone out of stock in supermarkets and pharmacies all over the world, while desperate consumers searching online for masks have reported incidences of profiteering and scams.
02/17/2020
Redburn and OMS announce ESG research alliance
The alliance creates a unique framework and much-needed coherence for ESG analysis and responsible investing.
02/14/2020
Standard Chartered launches new climate partnership
The four-year programme will utilise the capabilities of Imperial’s Centre for Climate Finance & Investment to embed climate risks and opportunities into financial decision-making.
02/14/2020
Clothing With A Conscience
With London Fashion Week just around the corner, here's how a fashion retailer we work with takes action towards a better world.