Sustainable Investor
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This Week’s People Moves: Aviva Investors, Cardano, NN IP, Aegon, Oddo BHF and More
January 15, 2021ESG Investor’s weekly round-up of new hires in the sustainable investing sector.
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Major Asset Owners Set Ambitious Five-Year Decarbonisation Targets
January 15, 2021Committing to 16-29% reductions, asset owners will “actively engage” to reduce carbon emissions across industry sectors.
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PLSA and IA Join Forces to Improve UK Pension Fund Stewardship
January 14, 2021Steering group aims to improve understanding between asset owners and investment managers.
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Group of Five Urges Adoption of Sustainability Reporting Prototype
January 12, 2021Harmonised global sustainability reporting framework offers comprehensive “running start” in standardised disclosure.
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IFRS Should Incorporate Double Materiality Within Global ESG Reporting Standard
January 12, 2021Disclosures need to go beyond climate-related data, outlining impact on society and environment, says DWS.
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Institutional Investors Call for “Credible” HSBC Plan to Reduce Fossil Fuel Exposure
January 11, 2021Resolution coordinated by ShareAction asks HSBC to publish strategy for aligning with Paris climate goals.
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China Issues Final Rules Governing National Carbon Market
January 8, 2021Provincial authorities to set carbon emissions caps for first time; also charged with verifying greenhouse gas emissions reports.
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US Democratic Majority Gives Biden More Room for Green Ambitions
January 7, 2021Clean sweep paves way for “lasting legacy” on sustainability and diversity, including escalation on renewables.
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FSB Urges Standard Setters to Use TCFD Recommendations
December 23, 2020Using TCFD recommendations will help avoid the risk of market fragmentation, the FSB says.
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Asia-Pacific Investors Look to Increase ESG Appetite – Cerulli
December 23, 2020China’s ESG integration remains cautious as Australia, Hong Kong and Singapore look at ESG risks and opportunities.
