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Just a quarter of the world’s 77 largest asset managers have made commitments on tackling deforestation, according to a report by campaigning group ShareAction. None of the asset managers surveyed in part four of the NGO’s Point of No Returns report have committed to avoiding other forms of damage to natural habitats, such as wetland … Read more
Verdane, a European specialist private equity investment firm, has been certified as a B Corporation, demonstrating the highest standards of social and environmental performance, transparency and accountability. Verdane is one of a small number of private equity investors in Europe to obtain this accreditation. B Corp certification is completed by the non-profit B Lab, which … Read more
Jake Moeller, senior investment consultant at Square Mile Investment Consulting: Managed by Michael Rae, M&G Climate Solutions has a dual objective in that financial returns are sought alongside positive impact, which the manager intends to achieve through thematically led investment in companies delivering solutions to the most pressing issues facing the environment. The manager and … Read more
Although a series of corporate scandals in Japan in 2017 have caused some to see the country as an ESG laggard, Japan’s application of some very old traditional principles that pre-date the modern Western conception of ESG and sustainability can actually cause it to be considered a leader. These attitudes have their roots in a … Read more
The Institutional Investors Group on Climate Change (IIGCC) and the Transition Pathway Initiative Global Climate Transition Centre (TPI Centre) have launched a net-zero standard for banks. The standard, which will evolve as new policies emerge, sets out investor expectations for banks on the transition to net zero, and is built around 10 areas. These are … Read more
The Glasgow Financial Alliance for Net Zero’s (GFANZ) Apac Network has launched a public consultation on its plans to phase out coal-fired power plants in Asia-Pacific. Following similar guidance released last year, GFANZ is looking to create a set of voluntary guidelines for the early retirement of these plants, which it said will be a … Read more
Hong Kong is poised to become the first jurisdiction to make use of the Common Ground Taxonomy (CGT) as its de facto central bank laid out plans for a green taxonomy. The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) commissioned the Climate Bonds Initiative, a UK-headquartered non-profit body that promotes investment in the low-carbon economy, to develop … Read more
ESG Clarity is delighted to announce the return of our awards with a ceremony taking place in a sustainable venue in London on 7 September. The ESG Clarity Awards successfully launched last year recognising our industry’s top ESG talent and expertise from best funds, teams, individuals, initiatives and investment houses. This year we will continue to showcase the … Read more
In this Green Dream video interview, Otto Van Hemert, director of core strategies at Man AHL, discusses the TargetClimate Fund, engagement and how more and more ESG data will become available to investors. Watch the full video interview above and read the transcript below. NK: Hello and welcome to this Green Dream video. I’m Natalie Kenway … Read more
The European Parliament has voted through its corporate due diligence proposal sending a “powerful strong message” to the financial sector, responsible investment commentators have said. Yesterday the EU’s proposed Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) was adopted at a parliamentary plenary with 366 votes in favour, 225 against and 38 abstentions. The CSDDD is a … Read more