Sustainable Investor
Posts By Shruti Khairnar
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Asia-Pacific
Shareholder Dissent on the Increase at Chinese Companies – Fidelity
Engagement and disclosure on ESG factors on the rise, as asset owners encouraged to increase allocations to A-shares.
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Fund Solutions
Increase in ESG Investment Appetite to Last Beyond Covid-19 Pandemic
ESG-focused funds prove resilient; pandemic encourages private markets' adoption of sustainable strategies.
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Asia-Pacific
Green, Sustainability-linked Debt Receives Regulatory Support in Asia
Hong Kong, Singapore and Thailand facilitating growth of sustainable bond and loan markets.
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EMEA
Sustainable Investing Now Mainstream in Europe, suggests EFAMA data
Pan-European report shows extensive use of exclusion and integration strategies, greater focus on stewardship.
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Fund Solutions
ESG Factors Account for Half of Public-Sector Rating Actions – Moody’s
Governance the most frequently cited ESG factor, across all issuers, but pandemic brings social and environmental issues to the fore.
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Industry
Exchanges to Support Investor Need for Climate Disclosures – UN SSE
United Nations SSE expects to publish climate-related reporting guidelines next year.
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Industry
Companies Not Improving on Human Rights Despite Mounting Investor Pressure
Many firms failing to show progress since 2019; automotive ranked lowest among five sectors covered.
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Industry
OECD and UNDP Launch Plan to Align Global Finance with SDG Goals
New framework aims to leverage US$2.5 trillion annually to meet 2030 target for Sustainable Development Goals.
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EMEA
Report Calls for Action on Voting Impasse Between Asset Owners and Fund Managers
Barriers to split voting not “insurmountable”, says UK trustee body, but voting system no longer “fit for purpose”.
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Industry
“Strong, Consistent Actions” Needed by Stakeholders to Achieve Climate Targets
UN Net-Zero Asset Owner Alliance members outline Target Setting Protocol, highlight engagement-led approach to transition.
