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15 major investors back HSBC vote on fossil fuel phase-out plan

Green strings attached - the EU bailout and the roadmap to 2050

The 'Next Generation EU' bailout fund is a model of green conditionality, and may be the shape of things to come, argues Jason Mitchell

Hedge funds at 'tipping point' as two-fifths integrate ESG into investments

The integration of environmental, social and governance (ESG) at hedge funds has reached a "tipping point" according to a report by BNP Paribas.

It's time for ESSG

Stewardship is an integral part of ESG, say Robert Furdak, Jason Mitchell and Steven Desmyter

ESG data files - part 3, continued: ESG rating providers

The second instalment of this analysis of ESG rating agencies finds that investors are increasingly drilling down into the data that underlies the ratings. Peter Cripps reports.

ESG data files - part 3: ESG rating providers

As ESG ratings become embedded in mainstream investment decision making, they are attracting criticism. Is it justified, asks Peter Cripps.

Exxon seeks to block shareholder proposal

ExxonMobil is trying to block a shareholder proposal in which investors call on the oil giant to account for emission reduction targets.

EFRAG appoints European Lab Steering Group

The European Financial Reporting Advisory Group (EFRAG) has appointed a steering group for the European Corporate Reporting Lab.

People moves: Man Group, APG

Jason Mitchell has been appointed as co-head of responsible investment at investment management firm Man Group. Across its investment managers, Man Group manages $ 113.7 billion for its global clients.

People Moves: CDP, Mirova, Comgest, Man Group

Carole Ferguson has been appointed head of investor research at CDP, formerly the Carbon Disclosure Project.