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  • Emerging markets 'generate the most material outcomes'

    10 August 2022

    While emerging markets are behind on ESG, Kunal Desai says this presents an opportunity for investors to drive 'potent' shareholder returns. Genevieve Redgrave reports.

  • ESG data a heightened challenge in emerging markets

    09 August 2022

    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

  • Gap growing between climate leaders and laggards in heavy industry

    08 August 2022

    The steel sector is pulling ahead of its peers in climate target-setting and alignment, Adam Matthews writes

  • 'Additionality is the Lord Voldemort of sustainable investing'

    05 August 2022

    Most investors don't want to talk about additionality because it is too tricky, James Gifford tells Peter Cripps

  • The problem with indices

    04 August 2022

    Christopher J Wigley suggests a new type of responsible investment fund that could replace the ETF

  • Foresight Group eyes more acquisitions

    03 August 2022

    Ricardo Pineiro says the renewables infrastructure and private equity specialist is looking to "turbocharge" its growth, including through more acquisitions. Genevieve Redgrave reports

  • Social bond market now 'sufficiently mature' for fund construction

    28 July 2022

    Following a surge in issuance since 2020, social bonds have come of age and NN IP's Roel van Broekhuizen tells Ahren Lester why the Dutch asset manager feels ready to join in with its own fund

  • A whole-economy approach to net-zero

    27 July 2022

    We need to talk about the sectors beyond energy and natural resources facing sizeable transition risks, argues David McNeil

  • SDG engagement fund breaks through $2bn barrier

    19 July 2022

    Federated Hermes' argument that engagement provides greatest impact has gained traction with investors, writes Madeleine Jenkins

  • $3trn sustainable bond issuance milestone crossed

    12 July 2022

    Despite a weaker than expected start to 2022, sustainable bond issuance continues to break new ground as it reaches a landmark $3 trillion total. Ahren Lester reports