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Nature in fiduciary duty debate is a 'rabbit hole', says Schroders

The debate about whether nature is legally part of fiduciary duty has turned into a "rabbit hole" that asset managers should avoid, Schroders argued, instead urging them to take a 'thoughtful' and holistic approach to nature.

Investor plastic risk perception falls

Largest asset manager ESG funds oppose biodiversity proposals

The sustainability funds of BlackRock, Vanguard and State Street Global Advisors voted against or abstained from most biodiversity-related shareholder proposals, between 2010 and the end of 2022, according to analysis from Planet Tracker.

Investors should demand an end to corporate 'biocrastination'

Investors need to wise-up to 'six shades of greenwashing'

Investors are failing to recognise the rising prevalence and sophistication of 'greenwashing', and financial institutions and regulators are being too lenient on the practice,...

Planet Tracker exposes sustainability risks of 100 seafood firms

COP15: What financial institutions want

Before the COP15 biodiversity conference opens this week, Thomas Cox rounds up what financial experts expect from the event

Investors should label plastic as an asset, says Planet Tracker

Impact investors should label non-recyclable, plastic materials as an asset so that portfolio companies use plastic more responsibly, said Planet Tracker.

Seafood profits take hit from unsustainable supply chains, investors warned

Investors have been urged to ramp up their engagement with food companies to improve sustainability in supply chains, as analysis revealed that French supermarket giant Carrefour's seafood sales were least profitable in overfished species.

Planet Tracker explores 'blue recovery bond' to protect fish

Think-tank PlanetTracker is researching a new type of blue bond that would fund fisheries not to fish certain marine populations.