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Plastic production is expected to triple by 2060 and investors need to be factoring the risks of the sector into their investment decisions, Planet Tracker has said. Earlier this week, representatives from 180 nations coming together in Paris took the first steps towards a legally binding treaty to regulate plastic, described as the most important green … Read more
The UK’s House of Lords has agreed to an amendment to the Financial Services and Markets Bill (FSMB) that adds nature to the new regulatory principle on net-zero emissions. The amendment, which was introduced by Baroness Hayman, would require the Prudential Regulation Authority and the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to consider the need to contribute … Read more
Jake Moeller, senior investment consultant at Square Mile Investment Consulting: The team managing the UBAM Biodiversity Restoration global equity fund have a dual objective, in that they seek to deliver strong financial returns, while also investing in companies seeking to protect and restore the natural environment. They seek to identify and invest in companies with … Read more
As ESG investment has soared in recent years, so too has scrutiny of the labelling of funds and financial products. Today, those who make misleading claims about their ESG credentials will find themselves in the crosshairs of regulators such as the FCA and the CMA as well as consumer watchdogs like the Advertising Standards Authority, … Read more
The number of Mexican States exposed to water stress will nearly double by 2050, and what might be most alarming about this is that it doesn’t even represent a worst-case scenario, but rather a 2-degree scenario that includes moderate emissions reduction. This was the finding of our analysts of physical risk data sets. Assessing the … Read more
Feeling proud of your work is what draws many people towards impact investing, according to Matt Christensen, who is speaking from experience. “My kids don’t necessarily understand what I do but they understand what I’m trying to do,” he tells ESG Clarity. “When I give demonstrable examples of investments, that’s the moment when it’s clear … Read more
Many critics of sustainable investing, and by proxy those who use ESG analysis, argue that proper implementation consists of an all-or-nothing approach, and therefore cannot be completely effective. This is where the argument that ESG analysis is “non-pecuniary” originates. However, experts in the field agree this logic is misguided. The trouble for many advisers is … Read more
Climate Action 100+, the world’s largest investor engagement initiative on climate change, has launched its next phase to encourage greater corporate action in this critical decade for the climate. The new phase shifts focus from corporate climate-related disclosure to the implementation of corporate climate transition plans, to create long-term shareholder value in this critical decade … Read more
CIRCA5000, an investment platform, has launched an impact-focused UCITS ETF fund range that will invest in companies tackling the world’s most pressing challenges, in line with the investible UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The new range of ETFs will invest in five key areas: green energy and technology, sustainable food and biodiversity, clean water and … Read more
In March, ESG Clarity reported that data provider MSCI would be downgrading many of its ESG funds. Changes to its methodology meant 31,000 funds received a one-off ratings downgrade as MSCI looked to raise the requirements for a fund to be assessed as AA or AAA, and improve stability and transparency in fund ESG ratings. … Read more