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Fidelity International Launches New Sustainable Investing Framework to Meet New ESG Regulations

ESG Today

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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Fidelity Confirms Sustainable Investing Framework Shift

Chris Hall

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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EY Survey: Investors say Companies are Cherry-Picking Reported ESG Data

ESG Today

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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Global Sustainable Finance Insights Series | Sustainability Reporting in Financial Services

3BL Media

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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Focus on Outcomes

Chris Hall

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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Sustainability trends 2023

Carlos Sanchez

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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Staying the Course

Chris Hall

With responsible investing having evolved from a niche strategy to a global trend over the past two decades, significant tailwinds have driven growth in membership of the UN Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI), as asset owners and managers increasingly recognise the importance of incorporating ESG risk and performance.