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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

Scot Wids' ESG switch motivated by returns

Investors in the companies that would have benefitted from the runway maybe didn’t consider the environmental impact.

Jupiter AM adds to fossil fuel transition pressure on Barclays

"The timelines for phase out must be aligned with the Paris goals."

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.

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.

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.

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.

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