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Climate tops ESG Priorities for US Institutional Investors

Chris Hall

Globally, managers with more than US$50 trillion have made net zero commitments via the Net Zero Asset Managers’ initiative. We see climate change as a predominant specific factor.

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This Week’s Fund News: DWS Launches ESG Fund for Women, by Women

Chris Hall

C target for limiting global warming, alongside commitments to build net zero carbon portfolios. This new Environmental Impact Fund facilitates a more targeted focus on environmental and zero carbon solutions,” said George Latham, WHEB’s Managing Partner.

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The Many Approaches to Sustainable Investing

Jon Hale

Global warming is worsening, prompting governments and companies to make commitments to slash greenhouse gas emissions by 50% or more this decade and to net zero by 2050. Sustainable investors are pushing companies to make net-zero emissions commitments, and encouraging them to pay attention to material ESG issues.