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CT responsible strategy to apply for sustainability focus label under UK SDR

Car parts makers in Columbia Threadneedle's deforestation engagement crosshairs

Car parts manufacturers have been targeted for engagement by Columbia Threadneedle, as the investor seeks "a different route" to tackling deforestation in corporate supply chains, an Environmental Finance conference heard.

NA100 prepares to publish benchmark to judge company progress on nature

A benchmark of the 100 listed companies deemed to be systemically important in reversing nature and biodiversity loss is to be published in coming weeks, to inform investors looking to push for positive change with company management.

CT UK Social Bond Fund to target preventative outcomes

Columbia Threadneedle's UK Social Bond Fund will refocus in an attempt to identify "preventative outcomes" as it enters its second decade.

Columbia Threadneedle upgrades SFDR status of ten funds

Columbia Threadneedle Investments has upgraded ten of its funds under the EU's Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR) - two to Article 9 and eight to Article 8.

People Moves, 3 November: Fidelity, Blue Earth Capital, FoSDA, Low Carbon and more

Inflation Reduction Act 'expands Columbia Threadneedle's investable universe'

The US's $369 billion Inflation Reduction Act will create new investment opportunities that contribute to sustainability goals, said Columbia Threadneedle Investments.

Columbia Threadneedle launches global social bond fund

Columbia Threadneedle Investments has launched a dedicated global social bond fund, nine years after it launched its ground-breaking UK social bond fund.

US politicisation won't stop ESG momentum, says Columbia Threadneedle

Despite growing politicisation of ESG in the US market, global momentum means progress in the country is unlikely to significantly slow sustainable investments, Columbia Threadneedle has said.

M&G & Columbia Threadneedle invest in £215m fund for UK academic innovation