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Federated Hermes 'will use its say-on-climate votes'

Federated Hermes' EOS stewardship platform has defended say-on-climate votes, after an asset manager said it would abstain from taking part over concerns they might limit investors' ability to challenge strategies in the future.

Explainer: The Transition Pathway Initiative

The TPI has emerged as a key investor tool for assessing transition risk, write Rory Sullivan and Valentin Jahn

Extreme weather is harming real estate investments

Carney: More capital must be allocated to help dirty companies transition

The bulk of capital needs to flow to companies that are not yet aligned with the goals of the Paris climate agreement but need investment to help them shift, Mark Carney has said.

BP's backtrack is a crucial moment for the say-on-climate movement

After taking the lead for oil companies on climate action, BP has quietly backtracked to take advantage of higher petrol prices. Matt Crossman asks if they've promised to run an Ironman before signing up for a proverbial parkrun

Research: Transitioning insurers' portfolios

Environmental Finance's sister publication Insurance Asset Risk and J.P. Morgan Asset Management have launched the third edition of their annual research report into the sustainable investing practices of insurers.

Framework launched to assess climate in sovereign bonds

A proposed framework will create a "common language" to help investors better understand countries' climate risk and opportunities, and engage with them on the subject, one of its creators said.

Assessing the relative transition readiness of real estate sectors

There are significant differences in levels of transition readiness across the real estate sector, argues Matt Soffair, and owners of highly sustainable buildings may benefit from a 'scarcity premium'

Calls for the ISSB to place greater focus on transition

Some investors argue the International Sustainability Standards Board needs to place the transition to a net zero economy at the heart of its forthcoming standards. Michael Hurley reports

Climate resilience a key theme for 2023, says BlackRock

Climate resilience is likely to be a key driver for investors in 2023, and continue to have significant implications for thematic investing, BlackRock has said.