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FCA looks for external experts to help shape its work on ESG issues

Earlier this year the FCA Board decided to establish a brand new ESG Advisory Committee to help execute its ESG-related responsibilities.

Sustainable investing: the challenge for investors

The fundamental question we are often asked is: why should we, and how can we, integrate sustainability principles into portfolios?

Titanbay announces ESG partnership with Apex Group

The platform is supported by a team of ESG experts who independently verify data and advise on improving ESG performance to mitigate risks and realise value creation opportunities.

Charles announces forum seeking to build a sustainable future

The forum is to take place at this year’s Cop27 climate talks and in the hope of accelerating the transition to a sustainable future.

SEB invests in Swedish sustainability platform Worldfavor

The round was led by SEB Private Equity, part of the leading Nordic corporate bank SEB, along with existing investors Brightly Ventures and Spintop Ventures.

FCA on hunt for ESG experts to form committee

Those interested in being considered for the committee need to get their CVs into the FCA by September 16.

Green hydrogen: The key to decarbonising heavy industry

Despite a range of obstacles, the road to net zero in much of the economy is mostly clear.

Robeco opens up its Sustainable Investing IP with launch of new SI initiative

With the SI Open Access Initiative, Robeco aims to make a significant contribution to this.

Climate Financial Risk Forum (CFRF)

As part of this, the guide considers how firms can plan for the impact of climate policies and assess their exposure to climate-related financial risks, so that they can adapt their businesses in response.

ESG rules create ‘Pandora’s box of lobbying’: Zurich finance professor

Markus Leippold says greenwashing can be prevented with government regulation and education.

Investors pull €47bn from ‘light green’ funds, but managers claim it’s an ESG ‘red herring’

ESG funds have been among asset managers’ best-sellers. But data shows investors have pulled billions from ‘light green’ products

ESG considerations in private company M&A transactions

In this article we consider where ESG factors are relevant in private company M&A transactions, how to approach such factors and what can be done in advance of a deal, from the perspective of both a seller and a buyer.

To reach net zero, overhaul the built environment

This drive towards urbanisation, together with population growth, means the global building floor area is expected to double by 2060

Bypass the EU taxonomy on the road to net zero

Even though the road to net zero lies ahead of us, the taxonomy’s reliance on past data makes it backward looking.

Banking on the transition – no net zero without lenders’ support

The Science Based Targets initiative has identified a pathway for corporates to adopt a realistic plan for achieving net zero, but it is early days and incentives are uneven.

Lloyd’s gets green light for second PCC

Lloyd’s previously announced a number of deals through London Bridge Risk PCC and is building on that success by sponsoring a second vehicle.

Bubbly hydrogen could power your returns – or blow them up

Quilter Cheviot’s Claudia Quiroz criticises the industry’s lack of liquidity and profitability.

Putting an end to deforestation – starting local, going global

Each year around 11% of anthropogenic carbon emissions come from deforestation1, as trees are burned or felled and ground is disturbed.

Allfunds buys London-headquartered ESG platform

Acquired firm creates multi-asset and multi-manager portfolios

COP27: a quick guide to common terms

From UNFCCC to NDCs and IPCC to 1.5°C, nature-based solutions and the just transition – a pre-climate summit jargon-buster for investors.

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