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BlackRock fund becomes first to use Sustainability Improvers SDR label
The BFM Brown to Green Materials fund seeks to invest in materials companies essential for the low carbon transition
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Can the magnificent seven ever be considered a ‘responsible’ investment?
With mental health and worker rights concerns, it is a ‘balancing act between making a lot of money and wanting to be a good citizen’
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Asia sees the light on ESG
Managers say businesses forging ahead on sustainable investing are largely self-motivated rather than responding to governmental initiatives
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Global risk outlook ‘bleak’ as environmental concerns soar
State-based armed conflict, pollution and extreme weather events feature among major global risks over the next two years
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Three ways climate transition plans can address financial risks
Transition plans improve the monitoring of climate-related financial risks, but more work is needed
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Premier Miton EMs fund to use Sustainability Impact label
Managed by Fiona Manning and William Scholes
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Liontrust to adopt Sustainability Focus label on 10 funds
The funds manage £8.5bn of assets
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China to launch inaugural overseas sovereign green bond in London
The first in a series of Chinese green sovereign issuances in the UK in 2025
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Sugar withdrawal: Engaging with food companies on ultra-processed foods
Limited number of companies disclosing data or setting targets around sales of healthy foods
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Investors set to progressively incorporate nature data into their decision-making process
Nature data architecture at the asset level is growing, according to an inaugural study from ISS STOXX’s Natural Capital Research Institute
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Europe’s gender pay gap is ‘concerning’ despite higher renumeration for female directors
EY found a 5% increase in the gender pay gap between non-executive directors across European firms
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Grameen Crédit Agricole Foundation and partners launch climate fund to empower women
The Women Empowerment for Climate fund is aiming to raise $100m for adaptation projects in Asia and Africa
