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Stepping from Enterprise Value to Double Materiality

As reporting frameworks evolve, asset owners pursue greater visibility

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Features

The ESG Interview: Blazing a Trail
October 22, 2021
Lindsay Hudson, Head of Inclusion and Diversity at Aegon Asset Management, says managers must understand the business benefits of diversifying human capital.
Water Rises Up the Agenda
October 20, 2021
Despite gaining greater attention at COP26, water risks in portfolios are not always well understood by investors.
Stepping from Enterprise Value to Double Materiality
October 20, 2021
Policymakers and voluntary frameworks view sustainability reporting through different lenses, but asset owners are pursuing greater visibility.
The ESG Interview: Walking the Talk
October 15, 2021
Josina Kamerling, Head of Regulatory Outreach, EMEA, CFA Institute, says Europe is only at the "beginning of the beginning" of its sustainability journey.

Latest News

Asian Asset Owners to Accelerate ESG Ambitions
October 22, 2021
ESG investing still nascent, but asset owners expecting greater pressure to disclose and improve ESG practices.
Asset Owners’ COP26 Declaration Outlines Minimum Standards
October 22, 2021
Expectations on climate policy and net zero strategies issued to help peers assess credentials of asset managers.
BIS Announces Plans to Launch Asian Green Bond Fund
October 22, 2021
The fund will help channel central bank reserves to green projects in Asia Pacific, complementing two other green bond funds already launched by the bank.
This Week’s Tech and Tools News: Arabesque launches SFDR Tool for Managers
October 22, 2021
ESG Investor’s weekly round-up of news on technology and tools in the sustainable investing sector, including Arabesque, Glass Lewis, Preqin, MSCI, Burgiss Group, ISS ESG and Moody's ESG.
This Week’s People Moves: GRI Unveils Two-tier Board Structure
October 22, 2021
ESG Investor’s weekly round-up of new hires in the sustainable investing sector, including GRI, Aegon AM, Persefoni, Denham Capital, Cambridge Associates and EV Private Equity.
This Week’s Fund News: EQT “Raises the Bar” with Future Impact Fund
October 22, 2021
ESG Investor’s weekly round-up of news about funds designed to meet sustainable investing criteria, including EQT, Credit Suisse, BlackRock, JPM AM, DWS, Bloomberg Philanthropies and ISA.
LSEG Streamlines Flow of Climate Transition Data to Investors
October 21, 2021
Stock exchange group will be supported by TPI methodology, as asset owner-led initiative expands scope of assessments.
Too Soon to Base Capital Requirements on Climate Scenarios
October 21, 2021
Central banks are increasingly using climate scenarios to identify, assess and understand climate risks in their economies and financial systems, according to a new assessment of current practice.
Current Investments in Clean Energy Insufficient – IEA
October 21, 2021
Economist warns of “unsustainable recovery” as CA100+ launches sector-specific transition guidance for electricity utilities.

Fund Solutions

Asset Owners’ COP26 Declaration Outlines Minimum Standards
October 22, 2021
Expectations on climate policy and net zero strategies issued to help peers assess credentials of asset managers.
BIS Announces Plans to Launch Asian Green Bond Fund
October 22, 2021
The fund will help channel central bank reserves to green projects in Asia Pacific, complementing two other green bond funds already launched by the bank.
The ESG Interview: Blazing a Trail
October 22, 2021
Lindsay Hudson, Head of Inclusion and Diversity at Aegon Asset Management, says managers must understand the business benefits of diversifying human capital.
This Week’s Fund News: EQT “Raises the Bar” with Future Impact Fund
October 22, 2021
ESG Investor’s weekly round-up of news about funds designed to meet sustainable investing criteria, including EQT, Credit Suisse, BlackRock, JPM AM, DWS, Bloomberg Philanthropies and ISA.
Current Investments in Clean Energy Insufficient – IEA
October 21, 2021
Economist warns of “unsustainable recovery” as CA100+ launches sector-specific transition guidance for electricity utilities.

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Commentary

Why You Need to Adapt for Sustainable Finance
Johnny Mattimore, First Derivative October 22, 2021
The Problem of Missing Standards
Patrick Ghali, Sussex Partners October 22, 2021
ICYMI, the UK has Left it Late
Chris Hall October 22, 2021

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The Green Economy: Green Finance and the EU Sustainable Taxonomy – What are the Effects on Investors and the Real Economy?

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June 25, 2021 Planet Tracker

Europe

Asset Owners’ COP26 Declaration Outlines Minimum Standards
October 22, 2021
Expectations on climate policy and net zero strategies issued to help peers assess credentials of asset managers.
Loss-making Gas Sector Putting Investors at Risk
October 19, 2021
Carbon Tracker urges switch to clean energy as profitability of gas-based power generation faces further pressure from price volatility and net zero targets.
Best Practice Guide Helps UK Pensions Achieve Climate Goals
October 15, 2021
PLSA provides opportunity for pension schemes to learn from peers when adopting strategies to align portfolios with the Paris Agreement.

North America

Loss-making Gas Sector Putting Investors at Risk
October 19, 2021
Carbon Tracker urges switch to clean energy as profitability of gas-based power generation faces further pressure from price volatility and net zero targets.
DoL Proposal “Reflects Reality” of US Demand for ESG Investing
October 15, 2021
Climate change “an imminent material financial” risk that US plan fiduciaries must consider, experts assert.
Canadian Investors Launch Climate Engagement Coalition
October 15, 2021
New investor grouping inspired by Climate Action 100+ to develop consistent dialogue with carbon-intensive firms.
US SEC Moves to Boost Transparency on Proxy Votes
October 1, 2021
Proposed rule changes will make it easier for asset owners to see how asset managers are voting at AGMs.
SEC Issues Climate Reporting “Wake-Up Call” to US Firms
September 28, 2021
Division of Corporation Finance questions on materiality prove climate commitment of agency, says Jefferies.

Asia-Pacific

Asian Asset Owners to Accelerate ESG Ambitions
October 22, 2021
ESG investing still nascent, but asset owners expecting greater pressure to disclose and improve ESG practices.
BIS Announces Plans to Launch Asian Green Bond Fund
October 22, 2021
The fund will help channel central bank reserves to green projects in Asia Pacific, complementing two other green bond funds already launched by the bank.
RBA Warns of Divestment Risk Amid Climate Change Threat
October 19, 2021
Continued lack of action towards mitigating climate risk increases the likelihood of more significant divestment from Australia.
Finding the Right Blend
October 13, 2021
Investors call for blended finance to play a larger role in supporting climate adaption and mitigation in emerging markets.
HK Regulators Offer Support for New Climate Action Plan
October 13, 2021
The Green and Sustainable Finance Cross-Agency Steering Group pledges support for the government’s Climate Action Plan 2050.

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