Number of investors ignoring climate risk rose last year

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Annual Global Climate 500 Index shows gap is widening between asset owners taking steps to combat climate risks and those who are failing to act

The number of large investors who completely ignore climate change risks in their financial decisions rose last year, according to a new ranking of the top 500 funds released yesterday. The new Global...

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