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Verification essential for more impact

There has been dramatic growth in the impact investing industry in just the last few years.

PLSA conference: UK targeting 'safer, better, greener' pensions

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has also recently confirmed its intention to align climate risk reporting requirements for the schemes that it regulates with those set out in the Pension Schemes Bill.

Investor groups call on companies to reflect climate-related risks in financial reporting

Investors are concerned that companies risk overstating financial statements by failing to include the effects of climate change on profits and assets

From hot air to cold hard facts: how financial markets are finally getting a grip on how to price climate risk and return – and what needs to happen next

Speech given by Andrew Hauser at the Investment Association

Appetite for ESG accelerates during pandemic: Royal Bank of Canada survey

This trend was also evident when respondents were asked about the ability of ESG integrated portfolios to generate long-term sustainable alpha and to mitigate risk.

Planet Papers: Changing the planet

When it comes to making Planet Earth a better place, ordinary investors don’t normally spring to mind.

Cutting Our Carbon Footprint for Clients - Coutts

We’ve made good progress reducing CO2 emissions from our client funds and portfolios

LGIM integrates ESG and Climate Impact Pledge in DC default funds for 3.3m members

Legal & General Investment Management (LGIM) has released its annual Climate Impact Pledge. This year’s more extensive Pledge methodology continues to expand the firm's engagement framework on behalf of its DC clients and members.

Finance professionals can help solve the climate crisis

“I truly hope that the climate crisis is seen as a business issue,” says Orton.

Is there a selfish side to sustainable investing?

The reality is that something like climate change can have a tangible – and sometimes catastrophic – effect on investments.

HSBC Global AM launches ESG equity UCITS in Britain

HSBC Global Asset Management has announced the launch of the HSBC UK Sustainable Equity UCITS ETF, with the first day of trading on the London Stock Exchange (LSE) today.

Future Market Dynamics - Part 1 Climate change and a changing society

Changing views and importance attached to issues of fairness are also likely to lead to the over-arching challenge of what is ‘fair’

ESG assessments rising in asset management, study finds

The study showed a 4% increase in the number of managers identifying environmental considerations as the factor that most impacts their investment decisions.

More drastic steps are needed in climate change investing

One of the steps was to develop sustainability benchmarks to promote Paris-aligned investments.

EBRD sets path to resilient, “majority green” future

This year, the EBRD has swung all of its resources behind helping its 38 economies deal with the immediate impact of the pandemic, rolling out a €21 billion support package primarily aimed at helping firms to meet liquidity needs and at keeping vital

HSBC targets net zero emissions by 2050, earmarks $1 trillion green financing

HSBC aims to achieve net zero in its own operations by 2030, he added.

The Prince of Wales urges business leaders to move faster on climate change

The Prince of Wales tells EBRD 2020 Annual Meeting world must reach net-zero carbon before its 2050 target date

Climate- focused AM launches hydropower fund

The fund will be available for Swiss professional investors in the near future.

How suitability has changed for ESG investing

PMG Fonds Management is the fund management company.

Invest sustainably and profitably with these five easy steps

Invest sustainably and profitably and you will be joining the growing ranks of investors looking to see their money working in a socially responsible way. Lily Harris writes.

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