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Opportunity for Women in the Clean Energy Transition

3BL Media

by Maria Lettini, CEO of the US SIF: The Sustainable Investment Forum As we celebrate Women’s History Month, it is again a time of reflection. And, by 2028, estimates suggest women will be responsible for 75% of discretionary spending. The World Bank estimated that there are still almost 2.4

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Industry Split on SFDR Outcome

Chris Hall

But many respondents – including Eurosif – find it insufficiently clear in defining key terms and acknowledge it is used as a de facto labelling regime.” French asset manager Mirova’s response to the commission’s consultation suggested the current definition of Article 8 products was too broad, and the Article 9 definition was “too narrow”.

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Robeco to Target Sustainable Fashion, Ocean & Climate Sustainability, ‘Forever Chemicals’ in Corporate Engagements

ESG Today

The asset manager’s sustainable investment engagements typically run for three-year periods, with engagement specialists in contact with selected investee companies to track progress against objectives. According to Robeco, each of its engagement topics were selected following consultation with clients.

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Net Zero for EU Real Estate Hinges on EPBD

Chris Hall

Parliament took a more ambitious stance overall, determining that all new buildings should be zero-emission from 2028 and existing buildings would need to achieve climate neutrality by 2050.

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Take Five: Follow That

Chris Hall

Follow that – ExxonMobil’s decision to sue two shareholders sent ripples across the sustainable investment pond, ahead of another fractious annual general meeting (AGM) season. This week, ExxonMobil weren’t the only ones consulting their lawyers on ESG-related matters.

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Study of EU 100 largest companies shows streamlining and precision needed for optimal EU Green Taxonomy

We Mean Business Coalition

The EU Green Taxonomy is one of the cornerstones of the EU Action Plan on financing sustainable growth and is also the foundation of many other pieces of legislation currently being implemented. By refining reporting practices and legislative clarity, the EU Green Taxonomy can become an even more powerful driver of sustainable investments.

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More Than Hot Air

Chris Hall

The Hydrogen Council and McKinsey had predicted in a 2021 report that price parity between green and grey hydrogen (produced from unabated fossil gas) would be reached between 2028 and 2034. In the meantime, carbon prices and, where necessary, carbon contracts for difference (CCfDs) will play a vital role. .