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The Glasgow Financial Alliance for Net Zero’s (GFANZ) Apac Network has launched a public consultation on its plans to phase out coal-fired power plants in Asia-Pacific. Following similar guidance released last year, GFANZ is looking to create a set of voluntary guidelines for the early retirement of these plants, which it said will be a … Read more
Hong Kong is poised to become the first jurisdiction to make use of the Common Ground Taxonomy (CGT) as its de facto central bank laid out plans for a green taxonomy. The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) commissioned the Climate Bonds Initiative, a UK-headquartered non-profit body that promotes investment in the low-carbon economy, to develop … Read more
ESG Clarity is delighted to announce the return of our awards with a ceremony taking place in a sustainable venue in London on 7 September. The ESG Clarity Awards successfully launched last year recognising our industry’s top ESG talent and expertise from best funds, teams, individuals, initiatives and investment houses. This year we will continue to showcase the … Read more
In this Green Dream video interview, Otto Van Hemert, director of core strategies at Man AHL, discusses the TargetClimate Fund, engagement and how more and more ESG data will become available to investors. Watch the full video interview above and read the transcript below. NK: Hello and welcome to this Green Dream video. I’m Natalie Kenway … Read more
The European Parliament has voted through its corporate due diligence proposal sending a “powerful strong message” to the financial sector, responsible investment commentators have said. Yesterday the EU’s proposed Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) was adopted at a parliamentary plenary with 366 votes in favour, 225 against and 38 abstentions. The CSDDD is a … Read more
The European Supervisory Authorities have issued a definition of greenwashing applicable to banking, insurance, pensions and financial markets, and highlighted some of the risks that could lead to it. Greenwashing is described by the Authorities “as a practice where sustainability-related statements, declarations, actions, or communications do not clearly and fairly reflect the underlying sustainability profile … Read more
Brown Advisory has launched the US Sustainable Value fund. The firm said it believes an “unmet market need” has been created by the lack of strategies at the junction between sustainability and value. It said ESG research has historically avoided value stocks due to their exposure to complex industries. Available to investors globally, the Article … Read more
Alternative credit manager Pemberton has hired a head of sustainable investing from Goldman Sachs to expand the firm’s sustainability strategy. Niamh Whooley joins as managing director and head of sustainable investing, and will be responsible for developing Pemberton’s sustainable investments and coordinating with clients and stakeholders. She joins from Goldman Sachs Asset Management where she … Read more
Investors looking at companies’ nature targets should pay attention to location data, making use of tools such as geospatial mapping, Jefferies has said. This comes following the news last week that the Science Based Targets Network (SBTN) has released the first version of its technical guidance to help companies assess their environmental impacts and set … Read more
French portfolio manager Ariane Mahler is on a roll. Two weeks ago, she rang the bell at the New York Stock Exchange to announce the launch of her fund’s new ETF and she is now back in San Francisco overseeing her portfolio. Here, the Veridien Global Investors’ CEO and CIO talks to ESG Clarity US … Read more