11/29/2019
La Française launches target-maturity, low-carbon bond fund
The new strategy can invest up to 100% of its new assets in bonds issued by private and semi-public sectors, including green bonds
Planet SOS
11/28/2019
Climate Change and Executive Pay: Our Responsible Investing Report Q3 2019
The main focus of this engagement activity was on climate change and executive remuneration.
11/27/2019
The AM giants that are best (and worst) on climate engagement
Aside from the three frontrunners AXA Investment Managers and Credit Agricole follow closely behind on climate engagement, while BNY Mellon Investment Management also scores well thanks to its London subsidiary Newton IM.
11/25/2019
What it takes to be an effective ESG ‘activist’
It is not a perspective or responsibility that comes overnight.
11/25/2019
Climatescope 2019 by BloombergNEF
Rapidly growing nations that today are just as rapidly expanding their carbon footprints must reach net zero emissions by 2050.
11/22/2019
DAX companies face rising engagement, says Union Investment
Dialogues lead to increasing understanding on ESG
11/22/2019
Implications of the transition to a low-carbon economy for the euro area financial system by Luis de Guindos, ECB
Speech by Luis de Guindos, Vice-President of the ECB, at the European Savings and Retail Banking Group Conference, “Creating sustainable financial structures by putting citizens first”
11/22/2019
Institute of Directors backs stronger climate governance in bid to 'restore trust in British business'
Senior UK business leaders call on next government to beef up climate reporting and establish Sovereign Wealth Fund to boost investment in green economy
11/20/2019
'Under invested in the future.....over invested in the past.' KBI Global Investors
Specialist institutional asset management boutique KBI Global Investors launched its Global Sustainable Infrastructure Strategy in 2017 and this forecast investment was a pivotal, long-term underpinning for the firm’s investment thesis around sustai
11/20/2019
Moody's polling highlights relevance of ESG in global credit markets
When asked about the transition to energy sources or approaches, 42% of market participants identified policy momentum as the primary driver over the next decade and 34% identified shifting consumer preferences.
11/19/2019
Do central bankers have a climate change mandate?
The subject, which once looked like a longer-term problem, feels very much here-and-now.
11/18/2019
Priorities of the new European Commission for Sustainability and green Finance by Valdis Dombrovskis
There are significant broader issues to tackle as well, both in Europe and globally.
11/18/2019
UK green energy outlook
The move to renewals poses several challenges for both the national grid and the UK energy sector
11/17/2019
Carbon Neutral Isn’t Enough
The United Nations’ Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change says average global temperatures cannot be allowed to exceed
11/13/2019
How climate change will alter the taste of the world's great wines
Be prepared for flavour fluctuations as rising temperatures reduce acidity and boost sugar levels.
11/12/2019
ESG can be a reputational risk for the investment industry
But is it really enough to transfer the responsibility for the fund selection over to a third party to avoid reputational risk?
11/12/2019
Ex-Edoma trader homes in on ESG sector with hedge fund launch
Quentin Dumortier sets up Atlas Global Investors to focus on responsible investments
11/11/2019
HSBC Ireland planning to invest millions in green projects here
Investment in renewable projects is on the way as HSBC Ireland CEO warns SMEs to embrace green, writes Sean Pollock
11/11/2019
Water risks should be incorporated into investment processes
The report also identified a number of water risks which may be ignored by investors but which should be brought into processes.
11/11/2019
Banks must adopt decarbonisation strategy ahead of imminent climate crisis
While delays in tackling climate change could cost companies up to $1.2 trillion over the next 15 years, the report also reveals that a $1.8 trillion investment in climate adaptation by 2030 could yield $7.1 trillion in benefits.