Former Scottish Widows responsible investments and stewardship head makes private market switch.
Divided opinions and progress amongst global members is limiting ambition.
Soil health is on the investor’s agenda, as concerns about food security rise, but there are large knowledge gaps.
Support for ESG-focused US shareholder resolutions fell in 2023, with investors divided on quality amid regulatory complexity.
Setting targets without mandatory disclosure path “counterproductive” and risks greenwashing, non-profit warns.
Three ESG rating agencies have adopted best practice guidelines, also launching new self-regulatory body.
The US-based firm’s ESG Commitment Level report recognises only eight out of 108 asset managers as a ‘Leader’.
Legal and market professionals cite lack of legal certainty for likely rise in disputes at Singapore Convention Week.
UK-based asset manager criticises government stagnancy and finance sector inaction, but reports progress on modern slavery in other sectors.
A selection of this week’s major stories impacting ESG investors, in five easy pieces.
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