Europe
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The ESG Interview: “Working toward the same goal”
January 20, 2021Katharina Lindmeier, Responsible Investment Manager at Nest, sets out the scheme's climate policy and looks forward to a year of change.
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Robeco Trains Sights on Finance Sector Climate Policies
January 19, 2021Decarbonisation of portfolios one of five new engagement priorities for Dutch asset manager.
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Is Brexit Green?
January 13, 2021The UK will take a different path from Europe on the regulation of sustainable investments but the extent of divergence is far from clear.
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Institutional Investors Call for “Credible” HSBC Plan to Reduce Fossil Fuel Exposure
January 11, 2021Resolution coordinated by ShareAction asks HSBC to publish strategy for aligning with Paris climate goals.
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The ESG Interview: Reducing Emissions Throughout the Product Lifecycle
December 23, 2020Rockwool Group Sustainability Officer Anthony Abbotts explains how the insulation producer expects to meet its science-based targets and the evolving expectations of investors.
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Need for ESG Data Regulation Outlined by European Asset Managers
December 21, 2020EFAMA criticises costs, comparability and market concentration of ESG data, research and ratings.
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EU Taxonomy Delegated Acts “Ignore Scientific Advice”
December 15, 2020Consultation respondents diverge over technical screening criteria for companies in transition.
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European Asset Owners Slow to Set Targets for Addressing Climate Risks
December 15, 2020Seven in ten have no carbon-footprint reduction targets in place for externally managed portfolios.
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Asset Managers Launch Global Initiative Committing to Net-Zero Emissions
December 11, 2020Paris Agreement anniversary marked by asset manager pledge and new European 2030 target.
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FTSE 100 Firms’ Climate-Risk Disclosures More Than Double in 2020
December 9, 2020TCFD-compliant disclosures improving at UK companies, but Investment Association plans to increase pressure in 2021.
