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DWS Expands Paris Agreement-Aligned ETF Suite

ESG Today

DWS, one of the largest asset managers in Europe, announced the launch of three new climate-focused ETFs for its exchange-traded funds business Xtrackers, expanding its suite of Paris Agreement-focused product series with funds providing exposure to US, European and Japanese equity markets.

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Fidelity Launches Two New Article 9 Paris-Aligned Corporate Bond ETFs

ESG Today

Indices that are labelled as Paris-aligned Benchmarks (PABs) under EU rules must meet criteria for asset selection that results in the index aligning with the long-term climate goals of the Paris Agreement.

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Joe Biden can be the president for a sustainable private sector

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His ability to achieve his agenda will require action from key sectors across the country, including the investment and business community. Biden already has rejoined the Paris Agreement, committed to advocating for environmental justice and rolled out a government-wide focus on racial justice. Sponsored Article.

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Morgan Stanley will measure CO2 impact of loans and investments

GreenBiz

"We are excited to join PCAF and to support the important work they are leading to build a methodology for global banks' efforts to track and measure climate change risks," said Audrey Choi, Morgan Stanley's chief sustainability officer and CEO of the Morgan Stanley Institute for Sustainable Investing. Finance & Investing.

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How Institutional Investors Can Be Involved in Climate Actions

Chris Hall

Within the SFDR, Article 9 funds represent a significant opportunity for investors that look for rapid abatement and sustainable land use practices combined with strong returns on investment in the medium to long term. SFDR offers three main classifications: Article 6, Article 8, and Article 9.

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SFDR II Must Deliver “Simplicity”

Chris Hall

Industry experts have stressed the need for simplicity and clarity around Europe’s ESG fund labelling, as the European Commission’s Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR) consultation deadline looms.

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Manulife Launches Global Climate Action Fund in Europe

ESG Today

The European launch follows the introduction last year in Canada by Manulife of its Global Climate Action strategy, which utilizes a selection process based on the Paris Agreement and science-based targets to invest in companies that are making positive contributions to climate change.