Sustainability – Page 21
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Opinion PiecesBond markets look set to become the new stewardship powerbroking arena
Investors in bond markets are starting to assume a more powerful position than equity investors to influence companies and countries. Innovation is sweeping through bond markets with the introduction of specific ‘use of proceeds’ bonds and sustainability-linked bonds.
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InterviewsSweden’s AP3 pension fund and its quest for alpha
Jonas Thulin, recently appointed CIO of Sweden’s Tredje AP-Fonden (AP3), talks to Carlo Svaluto Moreolo about his approach to asset allocation and portfolio management
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NewsEnel KPI miss ‘a watershed moment’ for sustainability-linked bond market
Price reaction was swift, with the affected SLBs outperforming unaffected Enel instruments by 0.59% on average
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NewsArticle 9 funds outflows continue amid ongoing regulatory uncertainty
Flows into Article 8 funds rebounded after three quarters of outflows
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NewsISSB to tackle biodiversity reporting, human capital disclosures
Chair Emmanuel Faber says the board’s focus remains on the informational needs of investors and the allocation of capital
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NewsIASB to consult on accounting for climate-commitments
The board agreed to issue the proposed guidance, which is subject to drafting changes, on a 120-day comment period
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AnalysisCorporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive final text gets green light
MEPs have now signed-off on an agreement which means the law will only apply to very large companies
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NewsEthos expects UBS to tighten lending policy for high emission sectors
The foundation is asking UBS to phase out from high emission sectors such as thermal coal
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NewsMandate nature transition plans, finance sector urges governments
Although climate transition plans must incorporate nature, there is a specific need for dedicated nature transition plans
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NewsTime for SBTi to stand aside, says Allianz SI head amid offsets fallout
Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) caused an uproar earlier this month with an announcement about allowing companies to use ‘environmental attribute certificates’ to abate certain Scope 3 emissions
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NewsSweden’s AP4 eyes biomaterials investment following green analysis
Buffer fund says still focused on wind and solar power, but has also identified ‘interesting areas to monitor going forward’
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NewsAsset owner project for SDGs expands to private markets
Sustainable Development Investments Asset Owner Platform launches a template to help assess impact of unlisted portfolios
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NewsEthos finds shortfalls in Nestlé’s sustainability report
The company is failing to disclose sufficient detail in particular on Scope 3 emissions
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NewsPRI publishes guide on nature for asset owners
The guide aims to align investor action with the goals and targets of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework
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NewsISSB prioritises support for companies implementing new sustainability standards
The agenda consultation was an opportunity for the board to “touch base” with its constituents and seek feedback, says Sue Lloyd
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NewsPGGM loses sustainability heavyweight to Dutch think tank
Brenda Kramer has left PGGM and will take the helm at Sustainable Finance Lab
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NewsKenfo to step up focus on managers’ climate credentials
Aegon and Phoenix among those calling for voting and engagement to have closer link with investment decisions
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InterviewsAhold Delhaize pension fund on climate transition and system change
Eric Huizing, chief investment officer at Ahold Delhaize Pensioen, explains to Tjibbe Hoekstra how the pension fund is progressing not only with its climate-focused investments but also the change in the Dutch pension system
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Special ReportRound table: Manager selection priorities for 2024
IPE asked eight manager research business leaders: what will be the three most important topics or trends in manager selection over the next 12 months and beyond?
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NewsOil and gas industry ‘alarmingly underprepared’ for climate transition
Research shows failure to align with goals of the Paris Agreement as investors increasingly give up on sector
