ESG
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
Looking towards an ESG shaped future
Scottish Widows Maria Nazarova-Doyle explains how the coronavirus crisis has made green investments more attractive than ever
ESG Blog: Brussels' selection of BlackRock on sustainability regs probed - Reports
All the latest ESG investment news from BusinessGreen's sister site, Investment Week
S&P Dow Jones debuts Paris-Aligned and Climate Transition indices
Index provider beefs up green products range, as BNP Paribas strengthens ESG offering
How Covid-19 is refocussing sustainable finance
A broader focus of sustainable finance is needed to support sustainable business models covering both environmental and social elements, argues Constance Chalchat from BNP Paribas CIB
HSBC: Companies focused on climate change 'outperformed' as virus spread
Research note suggests companies with strong ESG credentials are proving more resilient than their peers to coronavirus turmoil
Can the EU's Taxonomy end greenwashing in the financial sector?
Experts appointed by the EU Commission presented their final recommendations for what investments and activities should be considered 'sustainable' - but there remain several key unanswered questions
Asset managers accused of failing to lead the way on responsible investment
More than two-thirds of the $36tr of assets held by some of the world's largest asset managers are being managed by responsible investment 'laggards' and poor performers, while the industry currently has no stand-out leaders, damning new research shows....
BlackRock announces shift away from funding tar sands
The firm's sustainability funds will exclude companies with thermal coal and oil sands exposure, it announced today
Moody's predicts green bond market boost
Influential agency predicts 24 per cent growth for green bonds market this year, as greater clarity from governments and regulators drives investment
Liontrust challenges companies to reach absolute zero carbon emissions
The ‘One and a Half Degree Transition Challenge’ calls for over 200 companies held by the team’s equity and bond funds to provide a plan by the end of 2020 for reaching zero carbon emissions
BlackRock's Fink embraces sustainability as 'new standard' for investing
Larry Fink has unveiled a raft of actions to integrate sustainability into BlackRock's investment offering, with ESG set to be assessed with the 'same rigour' as liquidity and credit risk
ESG ratings are confounding - For CSOs, that's good news
Investments based on sustainability criteria are on a sharp rise - It's a dynamic and confusing world, but CSOs should rejoice
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