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COP27 blog: what next for climate change?

With just over 100 days to go until the UN climate summit, we kick off our running blog with a COP26 recap and a look at what’s next.

Schroders: Sustainable Investment Report Q2 2022

Read about our latest engagement and voting activity, updates to our proprietary sustainability tool - SustainEx - on how we apply ESG considerations to sovereigns, and more.

Why climate leaders could offer investors lower risks

Companies who are already reducing their emissions should prove lower risk investments as the pace of regulation picks up.

Artorius announces the engagement of Rupert Edwards as Specialist Environmental Advisor

He also works as an advisor to the New York based Environmental Defense Fund and has previously acted as a consultant to the World Bank and Vivid Economics.

“Greenwashing” – does your investment really do what it says on the tin?

Regulatory concern about greenwashing is clear.

Robeco launches equities strategy focusing on net-zero transition with real-world impact

RobecoSAM Net Zero 2050 Climate Equities uses a dedicated climate transition benchmark

Mediolanum expands ESG offering with two new thematic funds

Asset manager hands over strategies to Schroders, KBIGI and Pictet as part of its multi-manager approach.

BNP Paribas client offering and longstanding net-zero transition support recognised internationally

The trusted relationships the Group has built with clients across all its businesses, its investments in technology and innovation

BNP Paribas and EDF ENR partner on first renewable project bond as a digital asset

Solar–based electricity production is the leading energy transition segment, with several trillions of financing needs in the near future.

Improving the energy efficiency of UBP’s buildings

The energy consumed in buildings is responsible for about 30% of the CO2 in the atmosphere.

Commerz Real, Ingka Group and KGAL acquire the remaining 20 percent of the Veja Mate wind farm from Siemens Financial Services

Since commissioning in 2017, a total of 67 wind turbines have been generating sustainable electricity to supply 450,000 households and, according to the operators, avoid around 950,000 tons of carbon dioxide emissions annually.

Morningstar IM's Coop: Cooling of ESG euphoria presents an opportunity for investors

‘Naive’ initial stage of ESG is over

abrdn introduces 'MyFolio Sustainable Index' range

Extends MyFolio franchise

LGIM launches Net Zero Global Corporate Bond Fund

Driven by increased client demand for climate aware solutions, the L&G Net Zero Global Corporate Bond Fund is an active strategy that aims to deliver long-term returns, net zero carbon emissions and improved ESG outcomes.

Aviva adds to ESG profiling tool

One key piece of feedback received from advisers using the Profiling tool was that it would benefit from being able to generate a client report, for advisers to share with their clients.

Capturing plastic waste – opportunity not landfill

Finance has a central role to play in making the industry sustainable, and while innovations in plastic production and recycling often grab the headlines, investment must be focussed too on infrastructure.

ESG fund launches in doubt as anti-greenwash rules hit industry

Despite the absence of clear rules, lawyers advising ESG fund managers have warned that regulators seem to be preparing for a wider crackdown.

Lombard Odier wins award for sustainable technology

The annual PWM WealthTech Awards are organised by the Financial Times Group, and these awards celebrate the companies that are defining the wealth management digital landscape.

European fund managers set to go all in on ESG - survey

Against that backdrop, almost 72% of European asset managers were willing to halt all non-ESG product launches, with more than 60% planning to do so by the end of 2024

Why Sainsbury’s’ AGM is a pivotal moment for ESG

Some investors want the supermarket to become Living Wage-accredited.

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