Sustainable Investor
News
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Focus on “Practicalities” of Sustainable Finance under New Institute Director
July 6, 2023Ex-Invesco Research Director Hazra to Lead First Sentier MUFG Sustainable Investment Institute, with research planned on engagement, human rights, biodiversity and diversity beyond gender.
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Close Co-ordination Advised on UK’s ESG Ratings Rules
July 5, 2023Regulation should aim to “reduce ‘black box’ methodologies” in ESG ratings market, says UKSIF.
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US Banks’ Climate Lobbying Mismatch Not on Investors’ Radar
July 5, 2023NGO InfluenceMap finds large discrepancies between public statements, policy efforts and association membership; NZBA considers inclusion on trade association membership in its guidance.
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Make Vote Reporting Template Mandatory, FCA Told
July 4, 2023Standardised and comprehensive vote reporting seen as vital to align asset managers’ actions with asset owners’ wishes.
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Standards Alignment to Smooth VCM Fractures
July 3, 2023In the absence of regulation, market participants welcome clarity on best practice from standards-setters.
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Investor Confidence in Climate Litigation Grows
June 30, 2023Climate cases at Shell, VW among examples of investors’ increased use litigation to tackle systemic risks.
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Lack of Data a Major Stumbling Block for Social Investing
June 29, 2023Asset Managers' confidence in ESG tools and metrics grows, but significant data gaps remain.
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Scaling Climate Solutions “Intertwined” with Coherent Policy Incentives
June 29, 2023Joined-up climate policies seen as vital to catalyse a “generational shift” towards climate investments, technologies and solutions this decade.
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Engagement “Limited” in a 2°C World
June 29, 2023A fragmented policy environment for the net zero transition requires investors to adopt a holistic approach to engagement, says BNY Mellon sustainability head.
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Singapore Proposes Industry Code for ESG Data Providers
June 29, 2023The code establishes industry standards of transparency in methodologies and data sources, governance, and conflicts of interest management.
