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Responsible investing, irresponsible metrics? Race to net zero hit by data reliability woes

Pedro Gonçalves, Investment Week

28 May 2021 • 4 min read

Responsible investing, irresponsible metrics? Race to net zero hit by data reliability woes

Will the wide range of different ESG standards throw the investment industry's decarbonisation efforts off course?

The race to net zero presents an opportunity for ESG-engaged, active asset managers. But concerns persist about the reliability of data metrics measuring carbon output. The total number of fund houses...

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