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ESMA Warns on “Misleading” Use of ESG-related Terms by Funds

Chris Hall

Research by the European regulator shows that ESG-related named fund s attract more inflows , raising concerns about potential greenwashing.

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Taking a Step Down

Chris Hall

One such, unheard of a few short years ago, is “greenwashing”, the practice of dressing up products, services or investments as being in full conformity with ESG principles – in contradiction of the underlying reality. It may be a bit strong to say firms are fearful of being accused of greenwashing.

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Climate Science Vital to “Fill the Gaps” in Scenario Analysis

Chris Hall

Existing climate scenario analysis models have “severe limitations” and risk giving company boards and investors insufficient information to make investment decisions necessary for a just transition, according to industry experts. “We At the moment, that forms part of the gap in scenario analysis models.”

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Regulation Spurs Sustainable Bond Fund Demand in Europe

Chris Hall

The goal should be to ensure that asset managers have all the data needed to fulfil regulatory requirements by aligning with the taxonomy and to ensure that investors are investing in sustainable funds validated by regulators and avoiding greenwashing,” she said. Value for money.

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Investors say agroforestry isn’t just climate friendly — it’s profitable

GreenBiz

The trio created Propagate Ventures , a company that offers farmers software-based economic analysis, on-the-ground project management and investor financing to help add trees and tree crops to agricultural models. Others are content with 5 percent of their cacao coming from farms that use agroforestry. There is no clear definition.

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Investors Search for Answers

Chris Hall

According to an analysis released in December, less than 30% of the largest firms in the S&P Europe 350 index have set biodiversity targets, while less than 13% of large APAC companies have done the same. “If We also need to build clarity on what we’re trying to assess and how we make data and analysis decision-useful for investors.