Chris Hall

AUGUST 12, 2022

ESG Investor’s weekly round-up of news on technology and tools in the sustainable investing sector, including FTSE Russell, GRESB, GI Hub, MAS, Google Cloud, Apex, Clarity AI, Blackrock eFront and Normative. . And a significant portion of the SFDR reporting burden has been eliminated.” .

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James Militzer

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

And without access to adequate, timely financing, the licit, sustainable small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that could take the place of illegal, extractive businesses are often left out of market growth. In fact, they are banking on it. Does the Amazon rainforest really have to perish for businesses to prosper?

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Chris Hall

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

The TechSprint, which was hosted on the UK Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) digital sandbox , set its entrants the objective of developing a tool or solution that can be used “across jurisdictions” to help tackle greenwashing risks in financial services.

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Sustainable Development Network

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

It began with a keynote address by Professor Mari Pangestu , Managing Director of World Bank of Development Policy and Partnership. The third plenary session was on Malaysia’s Economic Recovery: Digitization and Green Transition. Her presentation concluded on the digitalization and green transition as the way forward.

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Stanford Social Innovation

OCTOBER 5, 2023

In fact, almost 85 percent of individual investors say they are interested in sustainable investing and more than three quarters believe they can use their investments to influence the extent of climate change. Many people want their money to work for them—to preserve their financial security and to improve the world.

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Sustainable Development Network

AUGUST 11, 2021

The Inter-American Development Bank and the SDSN published a special edition of the SDG Index focused on Uruguay. The report benchmarks Uruguay's progress on the Sustainable Development Goals against progress of OECD countries. Achieving the SDGs requires closing the financing gap. Want to learn more?

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Chris Hall

MARCH 10, 2022

ESG Investor’s weekly round-up of new hires in the sustainable investing sector, including AXA Investment Managers, BNP Paribas Real Estate UK, Climate Solutions, Willis Towers Watson, Actis, and Persefoni. He has extensive operating, consulting and investing experience within the digital infrastructure and telecoms industries.

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Chris Hall

MAY 20, 2022

ESG Investor’s weekly round-up of news about funds designed to meet sustainable investing criteria, including Robeco, CFSL, abrdn, UKIB, Octopus Investments, Downing, KGAL, and Guy’s and St Thomas’ Foundation. Dutch asset manager Robeco has launched a new bond strategy that will invest in diversified Asian fixed income.

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Chris Hall

JULY 1, 2022

ESG Investor’s weekly round-up of news on technology and tools in the sustainable investing sector, including PwC, MSCI, Fenergo, Sentifi, and CME Group. . Fenergo , a Dublin-based digital solutions firm, has announced the launch of an ESG services offering to support mandatory regulatory requirements.

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Chris Hall

OCTOBER 28, 2022

ESG Investor’s weekly round-up of news on technology and tools in the sustainable investing sector, including MSCI, Bloomberg, RepRisk, Pathzero and IETA. . The post This Week’s Tech and Tools News: MSCI Launches Climate Action Index appeared first on ESG Investor.

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Just Capital

MAY 3, 2024

The percentage of companies we track disclosing detailed employee demographics, for example, or reporting on pay equity analyses, has increased at double digit levels. Nicolai Tangen, CEO of Norges Bank Investment Management, speaking to CNBC on why, despite the backlash, they’re doubling-down on their sustainable investments.

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Chris Hall

MARCH 4, 2022

ESG Investor’s weekly round-up of news on technology and tools in the sustainable investing sector, including UNEP FI, ISS ESG, ISSB, Xpansiv and Carbon Trust. To be offered on a digital platform, the standard will assess companies as either ‘taking action’, ‘advancing’ or ‘leading’.

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Chris Hall

MARCH 31, 2022

ESG Investor’s weekly round-up of news on technology and tools in the sustainable investing sector, including Impact Cubed, NatureAlpha, Sylvera, Carbon Trust, Themis, Manifest Climate and AirCarbon Exchange. The training tool has been accredited by the London Institute of Banking and Finance.

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Chris Hall

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

ESG Investor’s weekly round-up of news on technology and tools in the sustainable investing sector, including Northern Trust, EDS, Nature4Climate, Capital for Climate, Qontigo, Verra, Pachama, Mubadala Investment Company, ACX and ACA Group. .

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Chris Hall

JANUARY 13, 2023

ESG Investor’s weekly round-up of news on technology and tools in the sustainable investing sector, including NatureAlpha, Verdantix, Solactive, Minerva Analytics, Euronext, Joulea, and Clarity AI. index looks to respond to the growing demand for sustainable investment tools. billion on carbon management software.

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Sustainable Development Network

DECEMBER 14, 2021

This work culminated in a new report, “ Decarbonization Pathways for Paraguay’s Energy Sector ,” published in November of 2021 by the Columbia Center on Sustainable Investment (CCSI), and co-authored by the Quadracci Sustainable Engineering Lab at Columbia University, and Paraguay-based Centro de Recursos Naturales, Energía y Desarrollo (CRECE).

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Chris Hall

DECEMBER 9, 2022

ESG Investor’s weekly round-up of news on technology and tools in the sustainable investing sector, including the Green Finance Institute, FTSE Russell, Glass Lewis, GRESB, NatureMetrics and more. Scorecards have been sent out to companies including Adidas, Comcast, and Starbucks.

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Chris Hall

MARCH 9, 2022

Large institutional investors such as Norges Bank Investment Management, Storebrand, Nest and the Church of England Pensions Board have announced exits from Russian investments, while many Western corporates have shuttered operations, McDonalds and Coca-Cola among the latest. . “In PLSA) digital ESG Conference 2022? .

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Sustainable Development Network

DECEMBER 21, 2021

In Europe , the EGD Senior Working Group on the Energy Transition published their first report, The Future Europe Wants: A Green and Digital, Job-Based and Inclusive Recovery from COVID-19 Pandemic.

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Sustainable Development Network

JANUARY 9, 2020

Teresa Parejo, Sustainability Director for Iberia who presented Iberia’s plan: “Fleet renovation, digitalization of on-board paper, and a zero cabin waste plan are some of the actions to incorporate the SDGs into the aviation sector.” Representing the aviation sector was Ms.

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Eco-Business

NOVEMBER 18, 2019

The Foundation invests in the self-sufficiency of farmer organizations in Africa, Asia and Latin America, by sharing the cooperative, banking and agricultural expertise that the Rabobank has built up over many years. rabofoundation@rabobank.nl | www.rabobankfoundation.com

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Chris Hall

MARCH 7, 2025

Its worth noting that bank finance is expected to be prioritised at first, with no reference in the proposals to adjusting the EU Taxonomy so that defence industries can be considered sustainable. Few options have been ruled out ahead of official legislative text proposals, which are expected on 21 March.

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Corporate Knights

JANUARY 17, 2023

G100 Rank Company HQ Location Carbon Productivity % Non-Male Board Directors % Sustainable Revenue % Sustainable Investment Final Grade Climate Commitments. 21 8 Atlantica Sustainable Infrastructure PLC Brentford, U.K. 56 75 CapitaLand Investment Ltd Singapore, Singapore $10,348 27% 38% 41% B- SBTi. G100 Rank 2022.

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3BL Media

JUNE 12, 2024

It reaches influential audiences worldwide across every media platform, including digital, social, TV, radio, print and live events. Sustainable Business Summits - Bloomberg’s Sustainable Business Summits bring together business leaders and investors globally to drive innovation and scale best practices in sustainable business and finance.

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Chris Hall

JUNE 24, 2022

ESG Investor’s weekly round-up of news about funds designed to meet sustainable investing criteria, including JPMAM, Pictet AM, UK Investment Bank and LGT Capital Partners. . JP Morgan Asset Management (JPMAM) has announced the launch of two new ETFs, expanding its active ETF line-up.

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Chris Hall

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

ESG Investor’s weekly round-up of moves and appointments in the sustainable investing sector, including CPP Investments, CCLA, Vontobel, LeapFrog, Low Carbon, and Brown Advisory. . Richard Manley is the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board’s (CPP Investments) new Chief Sustainability Officer.

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Chris Hall

JULY 22, 2022

ESG Investor’s weekly round-up of news on technology and tools in the sustainable investing sector, including OS-Climate, CIPFA, Isio, ICE, Urgentum and Banca March. . The Spanish firm will use GoldenSource to manage its MiFID II sustainability preferences before extending it to cover its SFDR obligations.

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Chris Hall

APRIL 6, 2022

A report from US investment bank Jeffries says: “The [Russia/Ukraine conflict] has thrust social factors to the top of the agenda almost overnight, and ESG investors are grappling with highly political considerations, for example the importance of democracy and the rule of law. . of AUM. .

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Chris Hall

APRIL 22, 2022

And where returns are demonstrable, McMahon concedes that these are typically single digit, but he argues the dual objectives of making an impact alongside delivering performance give sustainable investment some added appeal. The funds] offer a mid to high single digit internal rate of return.

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Chris Hall

MARCH 4, 2022

ESG Investor’s weekly round-up of news about funds designed to meet sustainable investing criteria, including EQT, DWS, Unigestion, MEAG, Brown Advisory and PGIM. Applying EQT’s active ownership strategy, the firm will develop tailored decarbonisation plans for each investment. “In

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Chris Hall

JANUARY 20, 2023

It will invest in developed markets across APAC, including Australia, Japan, Singapore and South Korea, aiming to build a diversified portfolio of sustainable assets, aligned with globally established ESG principles. The NPV ESG will target US$1.5

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Chris Hall

JULY 7, 2023

This will include details on the required mix of renewable energy sources across key industries to clarify the investment opportunities for the private sector. “ The UK has ambitious targets to deliver net zero by 2050, and decarbonisation will require building physical and digital infrastructure across the economy, with [carbon capture, usage and (..)

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3BL Media

JANUARY 18, 2024

FCA confirms sustainability disclosure and labeling regime The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has issued a policy statement setting out its final rules and guidance on Sustainability Disclosure Requirements (SDR) and investment labels. Feedback welcome: The consultation will close on 29 February 2024.

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Just Capital

JULY 8, 2022

According to the Sustainable Investments Institute , a record-breaking 598 ESG-related shareholder proposals were filed, up 20% from last year, and an average of 26.5% Only 22 companies – including Apple , Bank of America , Starbucks , and Verizon – report their white to non-white pay ratios. Pay equity is no different.

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Corporate Knights

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Marco Folino 27, Vancouver manager of sustainable investing, BentallGreenOak When Marco Folino started working as a management consultant, he found that there were rarely enough sustainability experts to help companies considering integrating ESG into their strategic goals. “A better world doesn’t just have to be a side hustle.

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Chris Hall

AUGUST 19, 2022

On the flip side, without urgent and sustained investment in these areas – charging infrastructure, battery production, and the responsible sourcing of materials – the growth of the sector has the potential to stall further down the line, thereby reducing its long-term profitability and the continued electrification of the transport industry.

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Sustainability Update

OCTOBER 30, 2021

‘No doubt the digital climate summit of this week will spur internal debate in corporate suites along the lines of: What are industry and investing peers doing – what else should we be doing! And more related content to share on G&A’s Sustainability Update blog. TOP STORIES. finance (Source: Ceres ).

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