ESG
Verdantix expands ESG research practice to meet surging demand for green tech
Independent research firm says rebooted sustainability practice will allow companies to grow more sustainably
'Detail is crucial': Schroders urges UK's biggest companies to publish climate plans in 2021
Asset manager's chief executive warns that 'too little is known' about climate plans of UK companies that are critical to delivering net zero transition
Why sustainability professionals have the edge on anti-racism work
There are important parallels between tackling the climate crisis and overcoming diversity challenges
Legal & General pledges to half portfolio carbon emission intensity by 2030
Goal part of a raft of measures outlined in the pension giant's new ESG policy
Responsible fund retail flows reach record £7.1bn in 2020
Investors add £975m in third quarter as responsible and sustainable funds continue to enjoy impressive momentum
'Significant momentum': Support for climate risk reporting surges, but action remains thin
Asset managers continue to provide an incomplete picture to investors about the risk posed to their investments by climate change, TCFD report warns
'Reporting matters': Top corporates embrace sustainability reporting standards
Annual analysis from World Business Council for Sustainable Development confirms detailed sustainability reporting is increasingly embedded in the corporate mainstream
LGIM commits to more stringent standards in annual Climate Impact Pledge
Climate ratings of over 1,000 firms to be made available
'Deeply concerned': Accountants voice escalating environmental fears
Global survey of accountants reveals widespread disquiet at on-going failure to properly track environmental and social impacts
ESG considerations mount at fixed income asset managers, industry survey finds
Annual survey of asset managers by Russell Investments points to increasing focus and concern over climate risk
Big Four accounting firms reveal ESG reporting standards
PwC, KPMG, EY and Deloitte all back environmental social governance reporting framework headed up by the International Business School
PRI and WBCSD team up to drive corporate-investor action on sustainability
The collaboration aims to provide financial actors with the information they need to allocate more resources towards sustainable business
ESG fund flows breaks records despite active equity's continued decline
Latest report from Calastone reveals how ESG funds are demonstrating remarkable resilience in face of economic downturn
'Structural changes are needed': Schroders warns recovery likely to lead to resurgence in global emissions
Latest edition of investment giant's Climate Progress Dashboard warns coronavirus crisis could undermine efforts to put global economy on track for net zero emissions
Net Zero Investment Hub
Delivered in partnership with Schroders, the Net Zero Investment Hub brings you all the latest news and analysis on rapidly evolving finance trends that are helping to drive the net zero transition
BusinessGreen debuts Net Zero Investment Hub
Hosted in partnership with Schroders, the new Net Zero Investment Hub brings together cutting-edge insights and analysis on how the world of finance is embracing the net zero transition
Sustainability: Six ways the corporate world will have to change
As part of the all-new Net Zero Investment Hub, Schroders' Andrew Howard and Seema Suchak explore six key areas that point to a changing role of the corporate sector in society in the face of 'inescapable truths'
Global ESG accreditation scheme launches for business and finance professionals
The International Association for Sustainable Economy (IASE) to offer online ESG exams and accreditation to 'deepen the sustainable development of our society'
Change from the ground up: achieving net-zero through forests and soils
Emissions are expected to rise again as economies restart after Covid-19, but net zero may still be possible with help from the world's forests and soils, explains Beth Burks of S&P Global Ratings
London Stock Exchange: Valuation of companies carrying Green Economy Mark tops £67bn
Eight new issuers awarded influential Green Economy Market, as report highlights how green companies have outperformed the market by 36 per cent
UNEP calls on finance sector to boost biodiversity ambition and engagement
The brewing industry is among the nine critical sectors identified in a report published today by UNEP and the Natural Capital Finance Alliance that highlights need for banks, investors and insurers to set firm targets to reduce biodiversity loss.
IMF: Equity investors face 'daunting' challenge in pricing climate risk
Sudden shifts in investor perception could threaten markets, IMF warns
'A majority of sustainable funds outperformed': Study confirms strong returns from ESG investment
Deep dive analysis of European funds from Morningstar reveals 'investing in sustainable funds doesn't require taking a performance trade-off'
Asset managers accused of 'blind spot' over biodiversity risk and climate crisis
Report from ShareAction finds that none of the world's 75 largest asset managers have a dedicated biodiversity policy, while many are still underplaying climate risks
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