News
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Launch of SBTN Nature Impact Framework Set for March
January 24, 2023The network is accepting applications from companies to review their nature-based targets ahead of V1 launch of its new framework.
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ESMA Under Pressure on ESG Fund Labelling Rules
January 23, 2023European financial regulator faces up to criticisms of its plans for ESG label rules, with concerns focusing on the EU's Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR).
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Fossil Fuel Links Hamper Canadian Pension Funds’ Climate Plans
January 20, 2023New scorecard marks pension schemes down on exclusion and engagement policies, amid calls for increased regulation of climate plans.
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Investors Use Leverage to “Uphold” Labour Rights at Apple
January 20, 2023Agreement reached by Apple and its shareholders on workers’ right to organise “sets a standard” for remedy of workforce-related disputes.
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This Week’s Tech and Tools News: WWF Launches Biodiversity Risk Filter
January 20, 2023ESG Investor’s weekly round-up of news on technology and tools in the sustainable investing sector, including WWF, UNEP, S&P Global Sustainable1, ISS ESG, and CHOOOSE.
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This Week’s People Moves: New Engagement Head for Federated Hermes
January 20, 2023ESG Investor’s weekly round-up of appointments in the sustainable investing sector, including Federated Hermes, UBS Asset Management, Swiss Re, Longevity Partners and North Sky Capital.
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This Week’s Fund News: Invesco Launches High Yield Bond ESG ETF
January 20, 2023ESG Investor’s weekly round-up of news about funds designed to meet sustainable investing criteria, including Invesco, Octopus Investments, Patrizia, Mutsui, NextEnergy Capital, Big Issue Invest and Shift.
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ISSB “Straying” from Core Purpose with Scope 3 Inclusion
January 19, 2023Despite investors calling for disclosure of all emissions, there are concerns the board is reaching beyond its remit.
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Investors Warned of Six Shades of Greenwashing
January 18, 2023Non-profit Planet Tracker identifies widening range of greenwashing practices, which may require greater regulatory involvement as well as investor vigilance.
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Inconsistencies in UK Workforce-Related Risk Reporting a “Minefield”
January 18, 2023Lack of guidance on disclosure of material workforce-related risks leaving asset owners in the dark as labour retention and disruption rise up agenda.
