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  • The ESG data files, part seven, continued: Real estate - Social and governance data

    03 January 2020

    The market for data on the social impacts of investments in real estate is growing rapidly, writes Christopher Marchant

  • ESG data files - part seven, continued: Real estate and resilience

    02 January 2020

    Investors are striving to get a handle on physical climate risks, but the data is still under construction, writes Christopher Marchant

  • LuxFLAG label sees 78% growth in 2019

    23 December 2019

    A further 26 investment funds have been granted a LuxFLAG label, capping a year of strong growth for the sustainable finance labelling scheme.

  • Investors turn to natural capital for resilience and reputation

    25 November 2019

    A growing number of mainstream investment firms are allocating capital to preserving and enhancing natural assets, but much more is needed, say Graham Cooper and Sophie Tremolet

  • Morningstar expects record year of sustainable fund launches in Europe

    28 October 2019

    A record number of sustainable fund launches are expected this year, said financial services firm Morningstar, with this growing segment of the market capturing two-fifths of net inflows in Europe.

  • European insurers spell out ESG investing moves in detail

    03 October 2019

    Europe’s insurers have used regulatory filings to provide detail about how they are transforming their investment processes to encompass environmental, social and governance (ESG) precepts.

  • Aegon supports Follow This climate resolutions

    13 May 2019

    Dutch insurer Aegon has announced its support for nine climate resolutions at four major oil firms' annual general meetings (AGMs).

  • Dutch investors pressure oil and gas sector to strengthen climate targets

    12 April 2019

    A group of heavyweight investors including NN Investment Partners (NN IP), Actiam, Aegon and Kempen have urged the entire oil and gas sector to set stringent targets to reduce its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.

  • 'Don't divest from palm oil', WWF urges financial institutions

    09 April 2019

    Environmental NGO WWF has urged financial institutions not to divest from palm oil stocks, but to engage with companies to make the sector more sustainable.

  • LuxFlag awards ESG label to eight more funds

    02 April 2019

    Eight more funds have been awarded the LuxFlag ESG label in recognition of their contribution to sustainable development.