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BlackRock bows to legal threats and departs net zero initiative

BlackRock has left the Net Zero Asset Managers (NZAM) initiative, citing "legal inquiries from various public officials" in the US attacking its stated focus on climate finance.

'Worrying trend' as investors continue to withdraw money from dark green funds

Morningstar forecasts more upheaval in sustainable funds space as closures continue

"No interest" in biodiversity from US investors, Morningstar finds

US investors have "no interest" in launching biodiversity funds, Morningstar has found, with new fund launches also slowing on a global basis.

Ditch SFDR definition of sustainable investments, replace Articles 8 & 9, ESMA suggests

The EU should ditch the 'sustainable investment' definition in its Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR) and introduce a two-tier categorisation system that would effectively replace the current SFDR Articles 8 and 9, an EU regulator recommends.

Stringency sees enthusiasm wane for UK sustainability labels

The perceived stringency of the UK sustainability labelling regime has seen initial enthusiasm wane and the number of applicants dwindle, according to Morningstar Sustainalytics.

Expect more fossil fuel meddling at COP28, says Morningstar

It is unsurprising that the UAE reportedly sought to use COP negotiations to further fossil fuel interests - and it is likely that oil and gas companies will look to further change the narrative in their favour at this year's conference, according to Morningstar.

COP28 cannot 'succumb to doomism' on 1.5°C

COP28 must not "succumb to doomism" on the 1.5°C target and risk losing much-needed ambition, Morningstar has warned.

Article 9 funds attracted 'a new low' in Q3 2023

ESG funds outperform, despite investor concern