Fidelity launches trio of ESG ETFs

ESG,Equity,Investment

Significant variance in Asian company ESG data disclosure

Public disclosure of key environmental, social and governance (ESG) metrics among Asian firms varies…

ESG,Investment

Dredging firm Van Oord signs first green loan for LNG ships

Dutch offshore contracting firm Van Oord has secured its inaugural green loan to finance three liquefied…

Carbon,Debt,Investment

Less than half of green bond funds are ESG leaders, says MSCI

Less than half of green bond funds were ranked as leaders in terms of their environmental, social and…

Carbon,Debt,ESG,Equity,Green Bonds,Investment

Guernsey launches green private equity principles

The British territory of Guernsey has launched a set of voluntary green private equity principles, which,…

Investment,Policy

Largest private pension scheme in UK announces first divestments

The Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS) has announced it will not invest in tobacco, coal, and controversial…

ESG,Equity,Investment

Glennmont fully divests from Clean Energy Fund 1

Glennmont Partners has completed the sale of its Sleaford Renewable Energy Plant to Greencoat Capital,…

ESG,Investment

Economic rebound will be 'final test' for ESG funds, says Candriam

After delivering relative outperformance before and during the coronavirus (Covid-19) crisis, the "final…

ESG,Investment

Cicero's equity assessment service combats 'imperfect' ESG ratings

Cicero Shades of Green said its recently-launched equity assessment service looks to address "imperfect"…

ESG,Green Bonds,Investment

DWS launches 'smart' ESG investment approach

Asset manager DWS has announced stricter environmental, social and governance (ESG) investment criteria,…

Carbon,Debt,Equity,Investment,Stranded Assets

ESG reporting key to ride 'wave' of social housing investment

M&G and Insight Investment are among organisations that have drawn up draft criteria for social housing…

Debt,ESG,Equity,IMPACT,Investment

Exxon climate resolution gains further support ahead of tomorrow's AGM

The UK's Local Authority Pension Fund Forum (LAPFF) has called on its members to oppose the re-election…

Investment

Investment of £65bn needed for UK homes to meet environmental targets

Up to £65 billion ($80 billion) of investment is needed to maximise the number of UK homes with a Energy…

Investment,Policy

JP Morgan Chase given bloody nose by climate resolution

JP Morgan Chase experienced a significant revolt from investors against its climate change position after…

Carbon,Equity,Investment,Policy

Banks' fossil fuel commitments accelerate as pressure intensifies

Carbon,Debt,Investment

Coalition of 42 global faith groups divest from fossil fuels

Over 40 religious institutions with more than £1.1 billion ($1.3 billion) in assets under management…

Carbon,Investment,Stranded Assets

SUSI Partners raises €289m at energy efficiency fund close

Swiss asset manager SUSI Partners secured €289 million ($313 million) in investor commitments on the…

Carbon,Investment

'First-of-its-kind' sustainable SPAC raises $300m

A $300 million initial public offering this month could spark further sustainability-themed Special Purpose…

Corporate,Equity,Investment,Markets

Nasdaq launches ESG impact tracking tool

Nasdaq has launched a tool to help clients track the environmental, social and governance (ESG) impact…

ESG,Investment

Covid-19 to push ESG up property investors' agenda

The coronavirus pandemic will help property investors to prioritise environmental, social and governance…

ESG,Investment