Sustainability – Page 22
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NewsCreate clear transition taxonomies to support net zero efforts, rulemakers told
CFA Institute also recommends economic feasibility disclosures as part of transition plans, and WACI changes
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NewsRobeco’s sustainability head calls out ‘inherent contradiction’ in US managers leaving CA100+
Carola van Lamoen accused investors of ‘doubling down on transition finance, seemingly as an alternative to engaging on real-world emissions reductions’
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NewsUK government encouraged to create chief secretary for natural capital
Natural capital committee raised concerns about the potential conflicts between renewable energy development and biodiversity conservation
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Opinion PiecesViewpoint: The case for investing in water
Peter Kraneveld argues that there is a compelling financial as well as moral case for investing in water projects
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NewsEthos calls on asset managers to toughen stance on sustainability at AGMs
Asset managers’ votes on sustainability-related items on AGM agendas continue to diverge from the preferences of asset owners
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AnalysisGreenwashing crackdown: lessons learned and paths forward for asset managers
One question which has arisen from greater fund scrutiny is the risk of asset managers being reluctant to speak openly about the sustainability of their products, says Cerulli Associates
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NewsForecasting body alerts investors to nature, land use policy momentum
‘Material and credible’ policy announcements on nature and land use doubled over the last 12 months, says Inevitable Policy Response
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NewsPension funds look to sell real estate investments
Investment-grade bonds and private credit are the most popular asset classes, according to a GSAM pension fund survey
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NewsEthos joins ADEME and others to assess companies’ transition plans before AGMs
SIF and FinanceClimAct will publish detailed analysis on their websites before Say on Climate votes
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NewsISSB OKs staff approach to materiality guidance, agenda planning criteria
The Board expects to conclude its agenda consultation process by mid-year
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NewsDWP’s social factors taskforce launches guide for pension trustees
UK pensions minister Paul Maynard emphasised the importance of trustees understanding social and environmental issues in investment decisions
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NewsEU’s revised due diligence law still struggles to gain traction
A vote on CS3D has been postponed again, despite major compromises
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NewsSEC approves long-awaited climate disclosure rule
The SEC is expected to face legal challenges as it tries to finalise the rules
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NewsNBIM backs key IOSCO suggestions on improving voluntary carbon markets
Sovereign wealth fund’s manager also provides feedback to GRI on its climate change reporting standard proposal
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NewsEU told all financial products should report on sustainability
The PRI has called for a universal baseline in SFDR to create a ‘level playing field’
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Special ReportNew regulations tackle water insecurity
The new European Sustainability Reporting Standards’ E3 tackles the complex and diverse realm of water insecurity
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Opinion PiecesA thematic focus on sustainability
The evidence for global temperatures rises caused by human emissions of greenhouse gasses (GHGs) has become overwhelming. That means there will have to be a huge adaptation by human societies across the globe to the reality of significant climate changes in the next few decades.
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Special ReportInvestors engage with corporates on nature issues
Shareholders are ramping up their stewardship efforts on key topics like deforestation and biodiversity
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Special ReportNatural capital special report: Getting to grips with the TNFD
More than 100 financial institutions have formally committed to adopting the recommendations of the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures. Here’s how some of them are getting on so far
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Special ReportBiodiversity: bridging policy and finance
Governments and pension funds can leverage new capital markets instruments to meet the twin challenges of biodiversity loss and climate change
