Sustainable Investor
EMEA
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European Business at Risk from Omnibus
March 14, 2025Despite concerns, Richard Howitt, one of the architects of the EU’s non-financial disclosure rules, sees opportunities as the package moves into co-decision.
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Impact in Focus Ahead of ESMA Deadline
March 12, 2025Asset managers expected to look to UK guidance to fill gaps as new thresholds come into force for SFDR-registered vehicles.
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Due Diligence Needed by Europe’s New Defence Investors
March 11, 2025Ensuring increased private finance flows across the EU and UK hinges on mitigation of ethical, environmental and social concerns.
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New Twist as Water Utilities Turn on the Debt Taps
March 5, 2025With great change coming down the pipe, sustainability-linked bonds could help the sector address its poor financial and environmental record.
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Institutional Investors Prepare for AGM Battle with BP
March 3, 2025The UK oil giant’s plans to expand fossil fuel production and reduce investments in renewables have sounded alarm bells for shareholders.
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Double Materiality Avoids Omnibus Chop
February 28, 2025Company reporting on ESG-related impacts through CSRD may be safe, for now, but EC revisions still represent a setback for investors.
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Battlelines Drawn Over UK Stewardship Code
February 21, 2025Investor concerns linger over attempts to sideline sustainability, but others say simplification was long overdue. Many sustainability-focused investment managers and asset owners remain anxious that the UK’s Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has removed all mention of ‘environment’ and ‘society’ from...
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“Tougher” Stewardship Needed from UK Pensions
February 12, 2025Campaign group accuses big name providers of “lethargy” on climate and nature action.
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Reduced CSRD Scope Could Derail ESG Ambitions
February 10, 2025Slashing number of companies subject to reporting rules threatens to dramatically harm investors’ push for greater data and transparency.
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FRC Promises High Bar for New UK Stewardship Code
February 4, 2025Changes will help to streamline reporting requirements and ensure they can easily be applied by all signatories.
