Sustainable Investor
EMEA
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Blended Finance: Big Change Means More Than Big Numbers
March 9, 2023The EMDE funding agreement between the European Commission, EIB has been welcomed, but global goals need global reform.
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Blurred Lines Will Weaken ESMA Labels – EFAMA
February 27, 2023Proposed sustainable investment thresholds risk divergence from SFDR.
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UK Investors Undeterred by Offshore Headwinds
February 20, 2023Onshore lag and grid connectivity issues plaguing the UK and its European counterparts, despite capacity growth.
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UK’s Avon Pension Fund Developing Climate-focused Cash Strategy
February 13, 2023As Avon’s commitment to illiquid renewable infrastructure requires it to hold more liquid assets like cash, the fund is working with the asset managers to create better low-carbon asset allocation options.
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ESMA Under Pressure on ESG Fund Labelling Rules
January 23, 2023European financial regulator faces up to criticisms of its plans for ESG label rules, with concerns focusing on the EU's Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR).
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Social Climate Fund Inches EU Closer to a Just Transition
January 16, 2023Industry calls for clarity over terminology and exclusion of fossil fuels.
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SFDR Level 2 Uncertainty Unnerves Managers
January 6, 2023Asset managers are exercising greater caution by downgrading their Article 9 funds in lieu of clear guidance.
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Greater Focus Needed in Workplace Reporting
December 20, 2022Eight principles for workplace reporting seek to avoid “negative impact” on the bottom line of investee companies.
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Weak Environmental Crimes Law a Risk to Investors
December 16, 2022Council’s position on revised directive will damage portfolios as well as environment, says WWF.
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Europe’s Major Banks Marked Down on Environment
December 12, 2022Gaps and inconsistencies found in banks’ climate policies, while nature risks and governance “not a board priority”.
