News Round Up: HSBC financing criticised, GE net-zero pledge, TPI growth surge

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ESG News Round-Up: LGIM, Triple Point, Foster Denovo, and more

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BNP Paribas launches first blue economy ETF

BNP Paribas Asset Management has launched the first exchange-traded fund focused on the blue economy,…

ESG,Investment,Natural Capital

Co-chairs confirmed for TNFD working group

Three co-chairs have been nominated to lead the Informal Working Group (IWG) that is tasked with launching…

ESG,ESG Data,Investment,Natural Capital,Policy

ESG news round-up: BMO secures engagement mandate, NextEnergy makes maiden Portuguese investment, IETA urges UK ETS and more

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ESG news round-up: Calvert joins Morgan Stanley; CofE drops ExxonMobil; HSBC in net-zero pledge

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GPIF predicts equity boost and bond pain from more stringent climate policies

The largest pension fund in the world has estimated its equity portfolio could experience an accelerating…

Carbon,ESG Data,Investment

BlackRock's iShares launches first climate-risk adjusted government bond fund

BlackRock has launched a product that is believed to be the first climate-risk-adjusted exchange-traded…

Debt,ESG,Investment

Large numbers of Europe-listed companies 'less than 1% aligned' with EU taxonomy

About 77% of a sample of 75 Europe-listed companies have an 'alignment level' with the EU's taxonomy…

ESG Data,Policy

Moody's plugs more ESG data into flagship ratings and research platform

Moody's has expanded its flagship CreditView platform to incorporate environmental, social and governance…

Debt,ESG,ESG Data

Credit Suisse ocean health impact fund raises $212m

Credit Suisse has announced its impact fund addressing ocean health and engaging to create a sustainable…

ESG,IMPACT,Investment,Natural Capital

PRI ejects first five signatories for failing minimum standards

The UN Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) has for the first time booted out five signatories…

ESG,Investment,Policy

QBE joins UN Global Compact

Australia's QBE Insurance Group (QBE) has become a signatory of the UN Global Compact.

ESG,Insurance

Biodiversity accounting initiative outlines initial guidelines

A report endorsed by banks and asset managers has laid out a common approach to measuring positive impact…

Carbon,ESG,Investment,Policy,Natural Capital

26 firms commit to biodiversity impact and disclosure pledge

A pledge to set targets and reporting on biodiversity, and pressure world leaders to reverse nature loss…

ESG,Natural Capital,Policy

SEC shareholder resolution proposals 'actively muzzle' investor engagement

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved rules which limit the ability of investors…

ESG,Investment,Policy

At least $44bn/year required to double conservation areas, says McKinsey

An additional $20 billion to $45 billion would be required each year - on top of the current $24 billion…

ESG,Investment,Natural Capital,Policy

Biodiversity impact measurement tool for investors to be created

Four French asset managers have issued a mandate to develop a tool to help investors integrate nature…

ESG Data,IMPACT,Natural Capital

Most financial institutions don't push for ambitious EU sustainable finance strategy

Many financial institutions are failing to support an ambitious EU sustainable finance strategy, according…

ESG,Policy

Ratings agency Kroll warns on possible US curbs on ESG investments

Proposed rules on the fiduciary duties of US pension plans "could have far-reaching implications for…

ESG,Investment