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TCFD Temperature Metric Must be “Decision-Useful” – Railpen
July 20, 2021Eight UK asset owners call for less “prescriptive” implied temperature rise methodology; warning of risk to just transition.
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CalSTRS Strengthens Diversity Efforts
July 20, 2021Leading US pension fund seeks to better reflect diversity of members in its investment strategies.
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Supervisors Must Step up Action on Biodiversity Loss – WWF
July 19, 2021Report calls for capital requirements to be hiked to reflect exposure to sectors detrimental to nature.
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Sustainable Investments Exceed a Third of Global AUM
July 19, 2021Biennial survey reflects “industry in transition”, with higher standards and expectations reducing status of negative screening.
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GRI Standard to Shine Spotlight on Coal
July 16, 2021Sector-specific sustainability reporting recommendations aim to prioritise a just transition, says standards-setting body.
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EU Carbon Border Tax “an Invitation for Greenwashing”
July 16, 2021Allianz research highlights challenges of creating level playing field without global carbon tax, suggests uncertainties for investors in heavy-emitting industries.
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HK Launches Centre for Green and Sustainable Finance
July 16, 2021New centre to serve as a cross-sector platform to coordinate transition efforts and repository for resources, data and analytics.
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This Week’s Fund News: New Bond Funds Seek Green and Social Impact
July 16, 2021ESG Investor’s weekly round-up of news about funds designed to meet sustainable investing criteria, including BlackRock, Tikehau Capital, DWS, First Super, Cameron Hume, Invesco, ETC Group and MAPFRE.
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This Week’s Tech and Tools News: Arabesque Launches Climate and Regulatory Solutions
July 16, 2021ESG Investor’s weekly round-up of news on technology and tools in the sustainable investing sector, including Arabesque, FTSE Russell, BNP Paribas Securities Services, MSCI, Moody’s ESG.
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New Review Powers over EU Climate Rules Uncertain Until Tested
July 15, 2021State aid needs to be added to regulation, says ClientEarth; Details of ‘Fit for 55’ proposals could be subject to challenge.
