The STOXX Global ESG Leaders Index uses Sustainalytics data to help identify best-in class stocks. However, Volkswagen caught everyone by surprise and was ejected using a 'fast exit' procedure, says Konrad Sippel
Japan dilutes dialogue wording in 'streamlined' corporate governance code
21 July 2026
Changes to Japan's Corporate Governance Code have been unveiled that include encouraging earlier publication of annual reports to support investor engagement ahead of annual general meetings.
Triodos Bank backs UK nature restoration
21 July 2026
Triodos Bank has provided debt finance to RESTORE for a nature restoration project in the north of England.
CDP integrates AI to disclosure platform
21 July 2026
CDP has integrated Artificial Intelligence (AI) on to its environmental disclosure platform, with plans to add more capabilities.
'Policy must be clear, durable and credible for institutional investors', IIGCC tells new UK leader
21 July 2026
The Institutional Investors Group on Climate Change (IIGCC) has highlighted five priority policy areas for new UK prime minister Andy Burnham to create investable climate opportunities at scale.
Influential loan market trade associations have published guidance on how to identify 'pure play' corporate borrowers that are focused almost exclusively on green or social activities.