Sustainable Investor
EMEA
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Investors Back Unilever Use of Food Health Metrics
March 7, 2022Firm’s adoption of independent benchmarks to provide transparency to shareholders on public health impacts.
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EC Warned Against Responding to Rising Carbon Prices
March 2, 2022“Rattled” policymakers urged to resist temptation to intervene in EU ETS market.
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ESMA Consults on Climate Risk Stress Testing Approach for Clearing
March 2, 2022Proposed framework identified four elements of climate risk that may adversely impact clearing houses and intermediaries.
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No Quick Fix to Europe’s Gas Dependency
March 2, 2022Concerns over Russian supplies underscore need to accelerate Europe’s transition to renewables.
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UK Impact Investing to Double Within Five Years
March 2, 2022Investors expect to scale up allocations, following increasing returns.
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Social Taxonomy Tightens Ties to EU Sustainability Agenda
February 28, 2022Increased alignment a key priority when finalising recommendations, according to PSF members.
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“Disappointing” Start to UK Private Firms’ Governance Reporting
February 28, 2022Only one third published statements in accordance with Wates principles, according to FRC study. Non-listed firms with £2 billion-plus balance sheets are required to publish a corporate governance statement for financial years from January 2019, referencing either their application...
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Russia Facing Comprehensive Sanctions Over Ukraine Invasion
February 25, 2022The US is targeting all ten of Russia’s largest financial institutions; Russian access to most major markets has been restricted.
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EU Due Diligence Directive Has “Lost its Ambition”
February 24, 2022Limited scope and enforcement undermine proposal’s ability to mitigate environmental and human rights risks, experts say.
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Banks’ Oil & Gas Financing Faces Scrutiny at AGMs
February 14, 2022Asset owners urged to call for more rigid policies, as ShareAction reveals continued flows to fossil fuel giants.
