Interview
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Energy Efficiency Must Move “Higher up the Agenda”
February 3, 2023Murray Birt, Lead ESG Strategist at DWS, explains that energy efficiency is an underrepresented but vital component in meeting climate and energy security goals. Research by the International Energy Agency (IEA) shows that a major push on energy efficiency could...
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Sustainable Agriculture: Aligned for Impact and Returns
January 27, 2023Alastair Cooper, Head of Venture at Cibus Capital, explains why sustainable agriculture’s long-term growth story and low correlation to traditional assets continue to resonate with investors.
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Engagement with Consequences
January 20, 2023Dominique Dijkhuis, Director of Investment Policy at ABP, admits there are limits to engagement in accelerating climate transition, with few companies fitting into a sustainable economy.
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Getting Closer to Nature
January 13, 2023Peter van der Werf, Senior Engagement Manager at Robeco, says post-GBF engagement efforts around nature require a “crystal clear” set of targets to optimise portfolios.
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Biodiversity Disclosures to Become “Business Norm”
January 6, 2023Sue Armstrong-Brown, Global Director of Environmental Impact at CDP, expects nature-related reporting to surge despite the lack of a firm mandate in Montreal.
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Diversity Works in Everyone’s Interest
December 16, 2022Arun Kelshiker, CFA, Reboot Ambassador, says more effective DE&I policies will make finance sector firms more attractive to employees, customers, and investors.
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Time’s up for ‘Forever’ Chemicals
December 9, 2022Sonja Haider, Senior Business and Investor Adviser at ChemSec, says climate and biodiversity concerns are driving investor action against chemical pollution.
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“Work Should Start Now”
December 2, 2022Thomas Tayler, Senior Manager, Sustainable Finance Centre for Excellence at Aviva Investors, says structural reform can prevent the finance sector being overwhelmed by the climate crisis.
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Break down the Barriers
November 25, 2022Despite pressure from members, UK DC pension schemes face structural obstacles to sustainable investments, says Jessie Wilson, a Professional Trustee at Dalriada Trustees.
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An End to Digital Exclusion
November 18, 2022Julie Wallace, Head of Impact at LeapFrog Investments, explains why digital technology holds the key to better health and wealth outcomes in emerging markets.
