ESG Investor

SFDR Level 2 Delayed Yet Again 

Complexity of combining SFDR and Taxonomy-specific RTSs pushes implementation date back to 2023. 

CDP Framework for SMEs Aims to Ensure Net Zero Trajectory 

To comply with incoming regulations and requests from larger customers, SMEs need more tools and guidance.

EU Due Diligence Initiative Back in Focus After Delays

Much-postponed proposal now expected in December, following the unveiling of EU deforestation supply chain due diligence measures.

Japan FSA Calls for Sharper Focus on ‘Transition’ Concept

Blended Solutions can Fill US$1 Trillion Climate Finance Gap – NZAOA

Scalability critical to flow of private finance to less developed countries to support energy transition, following lack of progress at COP26.

This Week’s People Moves: Morriesen Replaces Sadan at LGIM

ESG Investor’s weekly round-up of new hires in the sustainable investing sector, including LGIM, Newton, Credit Suisse, Global Returns Project, TNFD and Plia Systems.

This Week’s Fund News: BNPP AM Broadens Range with Social Bond Fund

ESG Investor’s weekly round-up of news about funds designed to meet sustainable investing criteria, including BNPP AM, BlueBay AM, Credit Suisse, JP MAM, AXA IM, UOBAM, SGX and Borderless Capital.

Utility Firms Show Lack of Ambition in Hitting 1.5°C Targets

Those excelling and falling behind in curbing their emissions revealed in new studies from WBA and TPI.power

Alignment of Taxonomies “Critical” for Improving ESG Data 

Inclusion of gas and nuclear energy in green taxonomies dividing opinion on the global stage.

Blended Solutions can Fill US$1 Trillion Climate Finance Gap – NZAOA

Scalability critical to flow of private finance to less developed countries to support energy transition, following lack of progress at COP26.

ICYMI, The Talking is Over

Ready? Willing? Able? Asset owners have their work cut out aligning portfolios to COP26’s new realities

The ESG Interview: Renewing Interest in Renewables

Innovative financing solutions are needed to drive Southeast Asia’s transition to clean energy, according to Wymen Chan, Managing Director of Asian Investments, SUSI Partners.

This Week’s Fund News: BNPP AM Broadens Range with Social Bond Fund

ESG Investor’s weekly round-up of news about funds designed to meet sustainable investing criteria, including BNPP AM, BlueBay AM, Credit Suisse, JP MAM, AXA IM, UOBAM, SGX and Borderless Capital.

Data, Funding Gaps Block Real Estate’s Path to Net Zero 

Collaboration needed to meet Europe’s €2.75 trillion shortfall, according to Green Finance Institute.