ESG Today

JULY 1, 2024

Investment management firm Fidelity International announced that it has revised its sustainable investing framework, launching a new 3-tiered system categorizing funds by their level of ESG integration, citing an evolving ESG client and regulatory landscape.

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ESG Today

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

The survey found that nearly all investors (99%) utilize companies’ ESG disclosures as a part of their investment decision-making, and that the methods used have matured significantly over the past few years, with 74% reporting conducting a “structured and methodical evaluation of nonfinancial disclosures,” compared to only 32% in 2019.

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3BL Media

JANUARY 24, 2024

For example, in smaller private markets funds, the requirement may be for a broader role combining senior ESG reporting expertise with commercial acumen/value creation. For many smaller firms there may still be insufficient demand for a full-time senior reporting lead.

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Chris Hall

MAY 24, 2024

David Byrns, Portfolio Manager at American Century, explains why transition investing is fundamental to achieving net zero. While global sustainable investments reached US$30.3 It has proved the high-level economic logic that more sustainable businesses are more valuable,” explained Byrns.

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Chris Hall

JULY 3, 2024

Fidelity International has made revisions to its sustainable investing framework to adjust to a changing ESG regulatory landscape, aiming to provide investors with greater transparency on its funds. Last year, the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority added a ‘ Sustainability Mixed Goals ’ label to its Investment Labels regime.

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Carlos Sanchez

DECEMBER 18, 2022

In this article, I’ll summarise key events defining 2022 and present four sustainability trends that will prepare you to create an impact in 2023. 2022 Sustainability Summary. In 2022, the voice against “greenwashing” practices was clear and loud. Sustainability trends 2023: Net-Zero roadmaps.

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Carlos Sanchez

APRIL 28, 2021

There are two megatrends behind the rise of sustainable finance and ESG ratings; the shift in companies purpose and the rise of intangible assets. Companies focus on value creation has changed dramatically over the years. In 2020, intangible assets were 90% of S&P500 value compared with 17% in 1975. Shift in purpose.

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