More ESG news – Page 33
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NewsIGG launches service aimed at transforming small scheme governance
IGGnite enables schemes below £150m access to scheme management and investment solutions at a cost typically reserved for larger schemes
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NewsISSB pledges investor-focused, scalable sustainability standard
The board will focus on implementing IFRS S1 and S2, which is essential to creating a global baseline of sustainability-related financial disclosures
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NewsAsset owners want all ESG costs to be included in management fees – survey
Views vary between asset owners and asset managers
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NewsNew guidelines seek to define sustainability-linked loan bond instrument
ICMA body also released guidance for ‘green enabling projects’
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NewsISSB standards embraced by over half of global economy, claims chair
More than 20 jurisdictions have already decided to use or are taking steps to introduce ISSB standards in their legal or regulatory frameworks, says Emmanuel Faber
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NewsBorder to Coast set to launch global multi-factor equity index fund
The pool is searching for an external manager to support its first equity index proposition
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NewsInvestors warned over water risk as financial institutions demand more info
CDP campaign highlights need for investors to better manage systemic water risks and price water into their investment decisions
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NewsIFRS Foundation takes over TPT’s transition plan disclosure resources
Step described as ‘an important milestone in the creation of global norms for transition plan disclosure’
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NewsIIGCC finalises update to key net zero guidance for investors
‘NZIF 2.0’ brings together net zero investor guidance based on three years of implementation experience
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NewsSASB standards update risks opening ‘Pandora’s Box’, ISSB chair warns
The chair of the International Sustainability Standards Board has warned the board risks opening a “Pandora’s Box” with its commitment to update the legacy Sustainability Accounting Standards Board’s (SASB) standards. Emmanuel Faber said: “We actually opened a Pandora’s Box […] by saying that we are now going to prioritise our ...
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NewsChurch Commissioners For England, ERAFP and APG win IPE transition gongs
UK Environment Agency scheme, Brunel PP, PensionDenmark and Wiltshire fund were also among the winners of the inaugural IPE Transition Awards 2024
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NewsPension funds warn FCA of revised UK listings rules
Asste owners call on the regulator to listen to investors and retain ‘critical’ shareholder rights
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NewsAMF tells French investors to ‘formalise’ their fossil fuel policies
French financial watchdog warns information about engagement should not be misleading
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NewsWhat’s next on Exxon?
While Arjuna and Follow This have dodged a legal battle, they have surrendered their campaign in the process
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NewsATP takes stake in major Danish defence firm Terma
Statutory pensions giant sees deal also as important contribution to defence at time of international instability
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NewsDanish FSA raps pension firms for green product shortcomings
PFA Pension, AP Pension and Danica Pension each dealt at least one official order to correct procedures after watchdog focuses on “sustainable” pension products
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NewsSpolc to be replaced by Millerot as EU’s head of sustainable finance
Spolc’s team drove the development of flagship laws like the EU green taxonomy, labels for climate benchmarks and the SFDR for investment funds
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NewsMarked slowdown in growth of asset manager ESG headcount
Average ESG headcount jumps 60% at biggest managers
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NewsSwitzerland holds back on state greenwashing regulation
Federal Council gives instead the green light to new self-regulatory provisions that will soon come into force
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NewsSPP publishes trustee guide for asset manager engagement on ESG
The guide includes a checklist for trustees on relevant disclosure requirements
