Posts By Heather McKenzie
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1.1KFeaturesSocial Gaps Persist in Crowded ESG Data Market
Investors are willing to explore alternative providers, but disruptors shy away from complex ‘S’ factors.
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Cop26
NBIM Details Approaches to Climate Change as a Financial Risk
World’s largest sovereign wealth fund details its frameworks for managing climate change; highlights carbon footprint and climate scenario analyses.
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1.2KAsia-PacificInvestors Target Emerging Markets For Climate Impact
Lower costs of renewable energy infrastructure projects bring fresh opportunities for investors looking to make the biggest difference to climate emergency.
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Fund Solutions
Impact Market “Dynamic but Disorganised”
New reports seek to clarify impact investment definitions, including self-assessment framework for providers.
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Fund Solutions
PRI Supports Investor Push Against Plastics
New guides on plastics engagement aim to augment asset owners’ stewardship activities to address risks, accelerate shift to circular economy.
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713Asia-PacificJobs, Justice and Equality in a Net Zero World
Investors and companies are beginning to recognise importance of the social element of net zero transitions.
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Europe
UK Managers Challenged to Disclose and Demonstrate D&I
Asset owners seek to standardise disclosure, incorporate diversity and inclusion into manager selection.
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Industry
Study Outlines Circular Economy Opportunities for Investors
High levels of alignment with circularity principles lower risk of default and improves risk-adjusted returns among companies.
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4.8KFeaturesFog Begins to Lift on Net-Zero Transition
Multiplicity of tools present challenges for investors, exacerbated by lack of consistency on companies’ carbon emissions data.
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Europe
“Distorted” Recruitment Processes Hampering UK Board Diversity
Firms encouraged to address “compulsive homogeneity”, but investor influence for change limited by own challenges.
