The UK High Court has this week upheld its decision to not allow ClientEarth’s case against Shell directors to proceed, but the NGO has said it will be appealing the case. In February this year the non-profit filed what it called a world-first lawsuit against directors for failing to manage the material and foreseeable risks … Read more
The Diversity Project has announced the launch of a cross-border and cross-company initiative aiming to pave the way towards a more inclusive asset management industry across Europe. The Diversity Project Europe (DPE) will launch this autumn in partnership with eight founding member firms: Aegon Asset Management, AXA Investment Managers, Franklin Templeton, HSBC Global Asset Management, … Read more
HANetf has launched the European Green Deal Ucits ETF on the London Stock Exchange and Deustche Börse XETRA. The ETF and ETC platform said the new offering will provide investors with exposure to companies that stand to benefit from the European Commission’s efforts to cut carbon emissions. This is achieved by tracking Societe Generale’s SGI European … Read more
The rise of energy prices and rotation out of growth stocks in Asia have weighed on relative performances of ESG investments, leading to scrutiny on whether investors should continue to consider ESG within their investment portfolios. Despite coming under market pressure, we continue to see resilience in ESG portfolios. Long-term positive performance of ESG stocks … Read more
In this new summer series for ESG Clarity, members of the sustainable investment industry tell us how their thinking on this fast-moving industry has adapted over the years and what changes that has led to. Here, Blaine Townsend, executive vice-president at Bailard, dispels the myth of ‘woke‘ capitalism and explains how droughts in his hometown have influenced … Read more
There is one fuel that is often overlooked as a sustainable energy source, and that’s biomass (used to produce “bioenergy”). The extent to which bioenergy is used may come as a surprise to many. According to the International Energy Agency, bioenergy is the largest source of renewable energy globally, accounting for 55% of renewable energy … Read more
The UK water sector is currently under intense scrutiny due to recent troubles at Thames Water and ongoing pollution problems faced by water companies. This has ignited a debate about aging infrastructure, the management of waterways, and the affordability of essential services during a cost-of-living crisis. As responsible investors, we face complex challenges in navigating … Read more
India’s financial regulator, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi), has created a set of sub-categories for mutual funds interested in investing in ESG initiatives to address an increasing need for sustainable finance. Following recommendations from the regulator’s ESG advisory committee, it has decided to allow six types of ESG equity strategies for mutual … Read more
Sustainable banking is taking over the banking and finance industry. But what exactly is it and what does it mean for banks? Reading Time: 3 minutes Banking customers are looking for sustainable banking more than ever. Conventional banking and traditional investment practices prioritize, above all, profit. Yet, as wildfires choke the air and all-time heat … Read more
In this new summer series for ESG Clarity, members of the sustainable investment industry tell us how their thinking on this fast-moving industry has adapted over the years and what changes that has led to. Here, Blaine Townsend, executive vice-president at Bailard, dispels the myth of ‘woke‘ capitalism and explains how droughts in his hometown have influenced … Read more