Europe
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The ESG Interview: Reaching a Tipping Point
July 23, 2021Jo Holden, Global Head of Investment Research at Mercer, says ESG is taking a much higher priority for European asset owners.
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Oil and Gas Sector Underfunding Low-Carbon Transition
July 22, 2021Investment, expertise, disclosure all lacking, says WBA; Reclaim Finance challenges gas, nuclear lobbyists.
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Weighing up the Cost of Farming
July 21, 2021New tools are helping farmers and investors to understand sustainability impacts more precisely, but policy frameworks still lag.
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Sustainable Investments Exceed a Third of Global AUM
July 19, 2021Biennial survey reflects “industry in transition”, with higher standards and expectations reducing status of negative screening.
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ICYMI, Nothing Focuses the Mind Like a Deadline
July 16, 2021With a rush and a push, many politicians cleared their in-trays this week.
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EU Carbon Border Tax “an Invitation for Greenwashing”
July 16, 2021Allianz research highlights challenges of creating level playing field without global carbon tax, suggests uncertainties for investors in heavy-emitting industries.
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New Review Powers over EU Climate Rules Uncertain Until Tested
July 15, 2021State aid needs to be added to regulation, says ClientEarth; Details of ‘Fit for 55’ proposals could be subject to challenge.
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Resource Issues may Stymie UK Trustees’ Climate Reporting Efforts
July 13, 2021Smaller pension schemes may take “box-ticking” approach, as TPR guidance outlines regulator’s expectations.
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EU Regulation for ESG Ratings Anticipated Q1 2023 – EFAMA
July 12, 2021Commission timeline comes too late to support SFDR Level 2 compliance, despite six-month delay.
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GRI and EFRAG to “Co-Construct” EU Sustainability Reporting Standards
July 9, 2021ESRSs expected to be implemented before CSRD reporting requirements.
