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Sustainable investments had secretly great year

Corporate Knights

Despite appearances, sustainable investments have quietly had a great year. Given the poor performance of green energy stocks and the chorus of opposition against anything viewed as “woke,” it’s easy to get lost in the narrative that the shine has worn off sustainable investing. But that’s not what I’m seeing.

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ESG funds pouring millions into meat company linked to Brazil deforestation

Corporate Knights

More than half of financial institutions with the largest exposure to deforestation, including BlackRock, Vanguard and State Street, are yet to publish a single policy on deforestation, according to Forest 500’s 2024 annual report. JBS hopes its dual listing, likely delayed to the second half of 2024, will increase its access to US capital.

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Options Still Open for Fossil Fuel Engagement

Chris Hall

This backsliding has increased polarisation between investors, with some choosing to divest and others – in recognition of their responsibility as universal owners – doubling down on engagement with the sector. It’s also a sellable GHG product for oil and gas firms.

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Morningstar Sustainalytics Launches Solutions to Support CSRD, EU Taxonomy Compliance and Reporting

ESG Today

Based on new underlying European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS), the CSRD introduces more detailed reporting requirements on company impacts on the environment, human rights and social standards and sustainability-related risk.

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Decarbonising Investment Portfolios on the Journey to Net Zero

3BL Media

Financial organisations thus have a major role to play in the decarbonisation of the global economy, yet it is estimated that since the Paris Agreement in 2015, the 60 largest banks have instead invested $5.5 Clearly much more needs to be done to pivot towards more sustainable investment and lending practices.

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Rebranded ESG Funds Offer Imperfect Path to Net Zero

Chris Hall

Investor appetite for sustainable investment continues to increase, but demand is outstripping supply, with nearly nine in ten (88%) of institutional investors calling for more product innovation from asset managers. Investors must decide on how well-aligned funds are to climate action and sustainable outcomes, he said.

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NZAOA Broadens Protocol Scope, Includes Just Transition

Chris Hall

Bolli was co-lead author of the protocol report, alongside Udo Riese, Global Head of Sustainable Investing at Allianz Investment Management. From 2023 onwards, members are also being asked to set decarbonisation targets on new commercial real estate loans, reporting on progress from 2024.