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COP27 draft criticised for not tackling fossil fuels

The first draft of the COP27 final agreement has been criticised for not committing to reducing fossil fuel usage other than unabated coal, with an institutional investor lamenting the lack of progress.

COP27: Paris-style biodiversity agreement urged for COP15

Sampension argues for engagement over divestment

Dutch pension fund Sampension said it will increase its portfolio engagement on climate change in 2022, instead of divesting.

PRI hires AMP Capital deputy chief David Atkin as new head

The UN Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) has announced AMP Capital deputy chief executive David Atkin will replace Fiona Reynolds...

Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners invests $100m in Indian renewable energy

Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) has invested $100 million in renewable energy provider Amp India

Green and sustainability-linked loan round-up: JDE Peets, Newmont, FrieslandCampina, Gorge, Nordgold ... and more

News Round Up: LuxSE, Pioneer Point, South Pole, EisnerAmper, and more

BlackRock, DWS, Natixis show 'basic' commitment to ESG, says Morningstar

Morningstar has identified Vanguard and Lyxor among asset managers with a 'low' level of commitment to ESG topics, whilst BlackRock, DWS, Natixis and UBS were flagged for their 'basic' approaches.

People moves 6 November: Pollination, Janus Henderson, Blackstone ... and more

Templeton leaves GIG to join Pollination

Private wealth holders to 'almost double' impact investing by 2025

Research by Campden Wealth, Global Impact Solutions Today (GIST), and Barclays Private Bank suggests the average portfolio allocation of private wealth holders and family offices for social and environment impact is to increase from 20% in 2019 to 35% in 2025.