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Morningstar: 'Hidden risks' of sustainable companies

Research provider Morningstar has flagged the "hidden" environmental, social and governance (ESG) risks posed by companies judged to be 'aligned' with positive impact goals.

People moves 9 September: IFRS, EFRAG, ING, Bank of America, Barclays ... and more

Carney leads sustainable finance tributes to Queen Elizabeth II

The sustainable finance community has paid tribute to Queen Elizabeth II, after her death at the age of 96 ushered in the rein of outspoken environmentalist King Charles III.

COP27 agenda must 'move beyond ESG to impact'

The emphasis on climate-themed investment must move beyond environmental, social and governance (ESG) integration to focus on real-world 'impact' ahead of COP27, argues Sarah Gordon, CEO at the Impact Investing Institute.

NGFS targets wider use of scenarios after release of third iteration

Climate scenarios for central banks and supervisors have been updated to include national 'net zero' commitments at the COP26 climate conference in Glasgow, ahead of a move to broaden the potential application of the scenarios to private financial institutions.

GIIN impact benchmark gives 'competitive edge', says DWM

Developing World Markets (DWM) credits an investor comparison tool with giving it a 'competitive edge' after using it to scale up capital in different regions.

People Moves 26 August: ISSB, Barclays, Citi, Swiss Re, BCG and more...

Shrinking sovereign greenium 'can no longer be taken for granted'

Worsening market liquidity is shrinking the size of the 'greenium' for sovereign, sub-sovereign, supranational and agency (SSA) green bond issuers...

Asian banks encouraged to include nature-related risks

Banks in Asia have been encouraged to include nature-related risks in sustainability strategies, by WWF Singapore.

Downing to operate £25m UK solar project