Chris Hall

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

They also give weight to apprehensions that sustainability investing does little to change firm behaviour. Consensus on the fundamentals There is wide agreement within the industry on the fundamental purpose of investor stewardship; to support long-term economic, social and environmental value.

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Chris Hall

MARCH 24, 2025

The SBTi develops standards, tools and guidance to help companies and financial institutions to set greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction targets in line with climate science and the goals of the Paris Agreement.

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Chris Hall

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

The right to engage Sophie Demaré, Sustainability Investment Analyst for Fixed Income at Federated Hermes, echoes these sentiments. Moreover, given tropical forests’ vital role in the country’s nationally determined contribution to the Paris Agreement, it is also supporting the government on meeting its climate targets.

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Corporate Knights

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Jeff Gitterman, CEO of Gitterman Wealth Management Trump will follow through on his promise to withdraw from the Paris Agreement on climate change, Flowers says in a post-election blog. Sustainable investment will be under attack. We’d encourage all ESG fund managers to have a lawyer on the team, or on speed dial.

Sustainable Investment

Chris Hall

MARCH 14, 2025

These proposals confirmed concerns that the envisaged measures were not limited to simplifying existing and incoming EU corporate sustainability reporting requirements, but were instead aimed at significantly scaling back the measures in their application and scope.

Supply Chain

ESG Today

JUNE 8, 2025

billion in clean energy awards; new supply chain decarbonization solutions partnership by Bain, Terralytiq; capital raises for carbon removal, fusion energy tech; sustainable aviation fuel production to double this year, and more.

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Chris Hall

JANUARY 14, 2025

President-elect Trump has significant political motivation to leave big portions of the IRA climate provisions intact, said Bryan McGannon, Managing Director of the US Sustainable Investment Forum (US SIF). Many of the IRA investments are already creating jobs in the clean energy supply chain in red states.

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Chris Hall

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Specifically, she released the interim findings of the government’s Pension Investment Review , which included detailed plans to consolidate the £500 billion AUM (US$634 billion) Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).

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Chris Hall

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

The distinction between active and passive investment strategies needs to be redefined when it comes to sustainable investments, argues Henrik Wold Nilsen, a Senior Portfolio Manager at Storebrand. Storebrand makes the distinction between Paris-alignment reporting and financial alignment. trillion total.

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ESG Today

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

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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GreenBiz

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

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.

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ESG Today

JUNE 6, 2023

Global wealth and asset manager Lombard Odier Investment Managers (LOIM) and sustainability-focused system designer and developer Systemiq announced today a new partnership to launch holistiQ Investment Partners, a new sustainable investing platform within LOIM.

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GreenBiz

JULY 27, 2020

"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.

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Corporate Knights

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

The 2022 Sustainable Banking Revenues Ranking shows global bankers are off to a slow start, but over time it will help guide consistency of reporting and provide an ongoing window into bankers’ progress in meeting the world’s Paris Agreement commitments. .

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ESG Today

JUNE 5, 2025

Nearly nine out of ten institutional investors globally report that they are not changing their commitments to sustainable investing, despite geopolitical pressures, although many are being quieter about it, according to a new survey by financial group BNP Paribas.

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Corporate Knights

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Yet the pace and scale of their reductions is in the realm of what every company and country must do by 2030 to keep the faith of the Paris Agreement. In terms of sustainable capital expenditures, as a whole the 20 companies projected total sustainable investments of $528 billion (all figures in U.S.

Divestment

Corporate Knights

MAY 14, 2024

trillion in financing to the fossil fuel industry in the eight years since the Paris Agreement was signed, according to a comprehensive new report. trillion in financing for new fossil fuel expansion projects, investments that put the net-zero goal of the Paris Agreement in jeopardy. This sum includes US$3.3

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Corporate Knights

JUNE 26, 2024

What sets them apart is their commitment to doing business differently – they’re companies that derive significant revenue from greener products and services, invest in increasingly sustainable projects, and prioritize equity in their operations. More evidence that any company, in any industry, can choose a more sustainable path.

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Impact Alpha

MARCH 23, 2020

It has been nearly four years since I wrote about my process to align my investment portfolio with my values. Back then, in May of 2016, sustainable investing was gaining ground but was a relatively niche topic among believers (see the eye-popping chart below).

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3BL Media

JUNE 30, 2022

DESCRIPTION: What is it about an investable product – a mutual fund, an exchange traded fund (ETF) –that would qualify it as an “ESG,” “green” or “sustainable” investment offering to retail or institutional investors? That’s a question getting much more attention recently.

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Chris Hall

APRIL 27, 2022

Investors in the developed world have a crucial role to play in supporting emerging markets to meet UN Sustainability Development Goals (SDGs), said David Atkin, CEO of the Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI).

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Chris Hall

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Transition risk is a particular concern, with institutional investors scrutinising the plans of portfolio firms for credible efforts to align with the Paris Agreement. The post Candriam Captures the Long and the Short of Sustainable Investing appeared first on ESG Investor.

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ESG Today

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

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.

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ESG Today

MAY 22, 2023

According to a blog post by Antonio Celeste, Qontiigo’s Director for Sustainability Product Management, the launch comes as “those at the forefront of responsible investing are increasingly looking to integrate biodiversity considerations in portfolios,” both to manage risk and to capture emerging biodiversity opportunities, adding: “For many observers, (..)

Positive Screening

3BL Media

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

By transparently disclosing climate risks and demonstrating proactive management strategies, businesses can strengthen their reputations, attract sustainable investments, and foster long-term relationships with key stakeholders. C by the end of the century, aligning with the aspirational goal of the Paris Agreement.

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Jon Hale

JULY 26, 2022

Sustainability Matters More capital is needed to address climate change and other sustainability issues. Sustainable investing can be a win-win for emerging-markets investors. It can be impactful, playing an important role in allocating capital to address climate change and other sustainability issues.

Sustainable Investment

Chris Hall

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Notably, oil and gas companies within CA100+’s portfolio of 159 focus companies are still commissioning projects that do not align with Paris Agreement goals, while an overwhelming number of electric utility companies are not building out sufficient renewable energy capacity. Renewed engagement.

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ESG Today

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

Taken together across our fastest-growing innovation sectors, this support alone will attract an estimated £2 billion of additional investment every year over the next decade.” and EU, such as the Inflation Reduction Act , and the Green Industrial Plan , respectively.

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Renewable Energy World

JUNE 23, 2021

The UK Government should also adopt a Sustainable Investment Taxonomy or Sustainable Investment Hierarchy approach to inform and guide all public sector investment and procurement decisions. This will act as a springboard for the wider adoption of hydrogen technologies across both commercial and domestic settings.

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ESG Today

OCTOBER 19, 2022

HSBC unveiled its climate finance target in 2020 , aiming to support customers with between $750 billion and $1 trillion of finance and investment by 2030 to help with their low-carbon transition, alongside a commitment to align its financing activities with the goals of the Paris Agreement.

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Corporate Knights

MARCH 1, 2024

By contrast, three international funds—Stichting Pensioenfonds ABP in the Netherlands, Ircantec in France, and New York City Public Pensions—all earn average scores of A-, and A- or better for aligning with the Paris agreement and dropping fossil fuels.

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Sustainability Update

JUNE 28, 2022

by Hank Boerner – Chair & Chief Strategist – G&A Institute What is it about an investable product – a mutual fund, an exchange traded fund (ETF) – that would qualify it as an “ESG” or “sustainable investment” offering to the retail or institutional investor? Only about 12% were on track to meet Paris goals.

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ESG Today

MARCH 9, 2023

Indices that are labeled 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. This will require significant investment in infrastructure, energy and technology.

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3BL Media

JUNE 19, 2024

However, the opportunities for improvement and innovation in this area are substantial and can lead to enhanced relationships with stakeholders, improved regulatory compliance, and increased attractiveness to investors looking for sustainable investment opportunities.

Supply Chain

Chris Hall

JULY 8, 2022

Supporting resilience and just transition are as important as climate mitigation, says Lihuan Zhou, Associate at the World Resources Institute’s Sustainable Finance Center. Sustainable investing is a key part of curbing climate change, and the sector is showing some signs of progress. Going Beyond Net Zero Emissions.

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ESG Today

OCTOBER 31, 2023

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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ESG Today

JANUARY 5, 2024

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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