Archive

  • ESG evolution: don't forget the followers

    18 March 2019

    Proposed revisions to the UK Stewardship Code could be a game changer, if they encourage investment laggards to play their part in the sustainability transition, argues Claire Jones

  • ESG indexes get smarter

    15 March 2019

    Combining factor investing and ESG, and adopting AI-based ESG data are among the hot trends in sustainability-focused indexes, writes Peter Cripps

  • Sustainability by proxy - Part two: ISS

    27 February 2019

    In the second of a four-part series on highly influential proxy voting providers, Michael Hurley asks ISS what it is doing to develop the guidance it provides investors on environmental issues

  • Sustainability by proxy - Part one: Glass Lewis

    25 February 2019

    Countless investors rely on the advice of proxy voting providers to support their investment decisions. In the first of a four-part series, Michael Hurley asks are these firms doing enough to develop their guidance on environmental issues?

  • Facing climate change with a united front

    23 January 2019

    The UN Joint Staff Pension Fund's head of investment tells Michael Hurley how he juggles climate risk with a set of other challenges that are unique to the supranational fund

  • Larry's letter: do you prefer the real news, or the fake?

    17 January 2019

    BlackRock was stung by a fake news stunt that highlighted its sluggish movement on climate change, says Peter Cripps

  • Q&A: The TEG's report on climate-related reporting

    17 January 2019

    Elena K. Johansson talks to experts about the implications of a report by the EU's Technical Expert Group (TEG) on Sustainable Finance on disclosures for companies and investors.

  • Investing in a Just Transition

    17 December 2018

    A growing movement to incorporate social considerations into the response to climate change is being described as the next frontier of responsible investment. Peter Cripps reports

  • Market leaders in bullish mood

    17 December 2018

    Major environmental markets saw healthy growth in activity in 2018 and the winners of our annual Market Rankings see plenty of reasons for optimism about next year.

  • Terry Smith bullish on anniversary of sustainable equities fund

    23 November 2018

    Fundsmith's foray into sustainable investing has yielded early success and is poised for further growth, founder Terry Smith tells Graham Cooper