Sustainable Investor
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EU Set to Formalise Magnitsky-style Sanctions Regime
November 30, 2020Provisionally agreed legislation will allow EU to target individuals who commit gross human rights violations irrespective of nationality.
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Investors urged to use data, regulation to pressure firms on plastic commitments
November 27, 2020Increased investor insight into plastic usage can accelerate progress toward circular economy.
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Increase in ESG Investment Appetite to Last Beyond Covid-19 Pandemic
November 27, 2020ESG-focused funds prove resilient; pandemic encourages private markets' adoption of sustainable strategies.
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Data-intensive Firms Tackle Supply Chain Emissions
November 27, 2020Vodafone, REXL highlight strategies to reduce Scope 2, 3 emissions at UNGC Network UK Climate Event.
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ISS Reveals 78% of Asset Owners Engage with Corporates on ESG Issues
November 26, 2020Stewardship survey showed asset owners intend to adopt ‘hands-on’ approach – bringing ESG assessments in-house.
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Investors Need to be “Gender Smart” When Allocating Capital
November 26, 2020Investing in gender equality will be gateway to tackling other areas of diversity.
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Green, Sustainability-linked Debt Receives Regulatory Support in Asia
November 26, 2020Hong Kong, Singapore and Thailand facilitating growth of sustainable bond and loan markets.
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Recovery Must be Sustainable and Inclusive, Insist Canadian Pension Funds
November 26, 2020Eight CEOs demand greater transparency from companies to enable investor insight.
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Securities Regulators to Ramp up Efforts on Sustainability Disclosures in 2021
November 26, 2020IOSCO Board approves additional priority themes for 2021 as well as further work to promote consistent sustainable finance disclosures.
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UK Pension Funds Need to Propel Progress Toward Net Zero
November 25, 2020Asset owners are increasing pressure on carbon-intensive corporates, but divestment should be last resort.
