Human rights and climate crisis give HSBC an image problem
The bank, which is due to reveal its annual results this week, faces more challenges than the impact of Covid-19 on profits
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Climate change and grape-growing: is wine still flowing or are vineyards drying up?
We harvest our grapes over a shorter period nowadays.
UK launches new Oxford-led research centre to accelerate the 'greening' of the global financial system
This will help financial institutions shift money away from risky activities that harm the environment, such as coal-fired power and deforestation, and towards activities that are less harmful, such as renewable power and sustainable agriculture.
Leveraging AI to fight climate change
Partners of the 2021 ‘AI for the Planet’ summit say big data, artificial intelligence and digital technology can bring a 10-20 per cent reduction in global carbon dioxide emissions by 2030.
ESG isn’t just a ‘nice to have’
As sustainability increasingly becomes a part of our everyday lives, I think it’s important to understand how it impacts our clients’ lives too.
Leading Sustainability Fund receives Guernsey Green Fund designation
Guernsey is committed to being a centre of excellence for green finance.
7IM launches ethical model portfolio range
The ESG range will use the same strategic asset allocation as its other MPS, and has an AMC of 0.3%.
KBC takes an even stricter line on fossil fuels
In this way, KBC is actively contributing to the achievement of the objectives set out under the United Nations’ Collective Commitment to Climate Action, of which it became a signatory in 2019.
Is win-win a fallacy when it comes to ESG investing?
Despite such results, there are some who believe that the win-win scenario offered by ESG is a fallacy.
Greenwashing – the not so responsible ESG trend
We take a closer look at what greenwashing is and how you can avoid this not so responsible ESG trend.
Impact investment for private capital
This can raise important questions in terms of investment return; how to incorporate impact strategies in your portfolio, and the compatibility of impact objectives with dynastic wealth preservation objectives and fiduciary duties.
Advisers urged to avoid 'push' questions on ESG suitability
Balmer said advisers “absolutely” had to be careful on the ‘push’ questions in the suitability process.