UK pension schemes' social dilemma
The UK government is setting up a taskforce for social factors in pension fund investing. Michael Hurley asks what impact it could have
ESG data a heightened challenge in emerging markets
Ninety One is looking to step up its transition financing in emerging markets, but data continues to be an obstacle, says its chief sustainability officer Nazmeera Moola
Why we need blockchain to help fight climate change
Distributed ledger technology has a role in helping to avoid double-counting of emissions reductions, says Dave Sandor
TNFD: The problem of 'exploding' data
Nature-related data is booming, bringing the problem of data gaps alongside the benefit of more information, David Craig tells Thomas Cox
PRI urges more 'robust' asset owner TCFD implementation
Asset owners need to take 'next steps' on TCFD - particularly on scenario analysis, the PRI tells Genevieve Redgrave
Comment: SLBs - still a work in progress
Updates to The Principles are welcome but will not solve the problems facing the sustainability-linked bond market, argues Ahren Lester
ESG litigation risk rising - part two
The second part of this feature on ESG litigation focuses on the risks facing companies. Thomas Cox reports
ESG litigation risk rising
A flood of ESG litigation involving companies and investors is predicted, writes Thomas Cox
Why differences in ESG ratings are a good thing
Divergence between ESG ratings is healthy, as it shows that investors should not treat sustainability as a tick-box exercise, argues Arjan Ruijs
Banks need a flexible ESG framework
A more customised approach to providing ESG to banks of all sizes is needed, argues Hans Joachim Lefeld