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US Electric Vehicle Value Outstrips Legacy Alternatives
August 17, 2021Growing market for EVs to accelerate shift away from ICEs, for manufacturers and investors.
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Tipping Points Pose Risks to Investors, Challenges to Policymakers
August 16, 2021Academics estimate social cost of carbon across eight climate milestones, warning of “clear implications for financial markets”.
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Mining and Metals Firms Falling Short of Paris Emission Targets
August 16, 2021Mixed performance across sector, with carbon-intensive aluminium firms facing biggest challenges.
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China to Increase Governance Scrutiny of Fund Managers
August 13, 2021Securities regulator to revise rulesets and establish a new system to assess quality of corporate governance.
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This Week’s Tech and Tools News: ICE Partners on Muni Social Impact Scores
August 13, 2021ESG Investor’s weekly round-up of news on technology and tools in the sustainable investing sector, including ICE, Moody's ESG, Theia Analytic Group, FiscalNote, Diligent Corporate and ISS.
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This Week’s Fund News: KGAL Launches Renewable Energy Impact Fund
August 13, 2021ESG Investor’s weekly round-up of news about funds designed to meet sustainable investing criteria, including KGAL, JP Morgan AM, Stafford Capital Partners, Northwestern Mutual, Hartford Funds and Manulife.
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SBTi Issues Climate Target-Setting Guidance for Private Equity
August 12, 2021Public consultation re-emphasises importance of financial institutions transitioning to net zero alongside corporates.
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SFDR Q&A “Lowering the Bar” for Article 8 Funds
August 12, 2021Six-month delay to Level 2 gives European Commission time to address continued confusion, says law firm Fieldfisher.
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NBIM Details Approaches to Climate Change as a Financial Risk
August 11, 2021World’s largest sovereign wealth fund details its frameworks for managing climate change; highlights carbon footprint and climate scenario analyses.
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IPCC Reaction: Political Leadership Needed to Drive Transition
August 11, 2021“Concrete and actionable carbon-reduction strategies” required from governments to drive capital reallocations, say investors, while reinforcing commitment to science-based targets.
