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COP27: 32% rise in climate-related ETFs and mutual funds

The number of climate-related mutual and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) increased by 32% in 2022, although the combined value of these vehicles was driven down by macroeconomic trends...

The Future of ESG Data Conference: Highlights

Environmental Finance's in-person conference on The Future of ESG Data this week highlighted the numerous challenges that are being addressed in the space, as related regulatory and market developments unfold at record pace

Water funds see returns sink

Almost all European or Asian water funds posted negative returns over the past year, writes Thomas Cox

ESG in Fixed Income Americas conference: Highlights

The in-person conference attracted more than 300 delegates and continued to demonstrate the growing momentum for sustainable finance in the region, writes Ahren Lester

Investors clash on double materiality

Some of the world's largest investors fail to agree on the materiality approach the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) should take in its reporting standards, Morningstar research has revealed.

'Carbon allowances have merit for impact investors', argues Morningstar

Impact investors can buy carbon allowances, or credits, to help combat climate change, argues Morningstar.

Anticipate carbon price impact on built assets, says Morningstar

Morningstar: 'Hidden risks' of sustainable companies

Research provider Morningstar has flagged the "hidden" environmental, social and governance (ESG) risks posed by companies judged to be 'aligned' with positive impact goals.

19 US states investigate 'woke' Morningstar

A probe led by a Republican attorney general is investigating Morningstar and Sustainalytics following reports of "alleged anti-Israel bias", he has said.

Credit Suisse launches ESG direct indexing product