Navigating the ESG rating labyrinth
The main trigger for the ESG rating pushback is the discrepancy between rating providers.
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Majority of female investors want ESG factors considered when choosing investments
In a survey of approximately 2,000 of its female clients, Quilter Cheviot found that 53% agreed ESG factors needed to be considered, compared to just 7% who disagreed. Four in ten (41%) had a neutral view on the topic.
Vanguard exits $66tn net-zero climate alliance
Vanguard joined the Net Zero Asset Managers initiative last year.
World’s biggest wealth fund to get vocal on net-zero targets
Mr Tangen’s words serve as a warning to businesses worldwide as the oil fund on average owns 1.5 per cent of every listed company.
BNP Paribas Asset Management acquires majority stake in International Woodland Company
The acquisition forms part of the expansion of BNPP AM’s sustainable investment offering, as well the broadening of its private markets investment platform, meeting the needs of investors who are increasing allocations to sustainable private investm
COP15: A once-in-a-decade opportunity to protect our vital biodiversity
It is estimated that more than half of global GDP, or up to USD 44 trillion, depends on nature.
Credit Suisse publishes Climate Action Plan for its investment areas
The CAP describes how both divisions will seek to achieve net zero by 2050 across their investment portfolios, in support of the Credit Suisse Group ambition to reach net zero by 2050 across its financing activities, supply chain and operations.
The CLIC Chronicles: Meet Geberit, the company on a mission to make sanitation sustainable
Geberit provides in-building piping technology for drinking water, heating, gas, and other utilities, while our bathroom systems cover equipment such as toilets, sinks, and showers.
Swisscanto's sustainable fund manager: 'Cities are often sluggish systems'
In the modern and efficient city, not only climate and environmental topics are dominating but also planning of intelligent networks, use of heat, and mobility concepts.
Bank of America Private Bank, Merrill bulk up on ESG execs
Last week, the bank announced that it had created and filled a role focused on developing new ESG-themed products and encouraging advisors to apply ESG strategies in their practice.
The tree of life: powering the circular bioeconomy
For thousands of years, long-standing trees – the longest-living variety, the Great Basin bristlecone pine, can live for up to 5,000 years
Jochen Wermuth: 'We must invest in our future'
The country or region controlling the cheapest form of energy tends to become a global power.