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Financial institutions' physical risks could be underestimated by 70%
04 July 2024An EU-funded study has warned that European financial institutions' physical climate risk assessments are inadequate, and could be underestimating 'value at risk' by up to 70%.
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CA100+ companies 'not walking the talk on climate', says AI-driven analysis
19 June 2024High-emitting companies targeted by investor engagement are failing to evidence the climate action promised by their public targets, an artificial intelligence (AI)-based analysis of their transition planning has found.
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UK's FCA appoints ESG advisory committee
13 December 2022Desiree Fixler is among six members of an advisory committee on environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues to have been appointed by the UK's financial services regulator.
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ESG rating changes have 'substantial, long-term' effect on stock returns
09 September 2022Changes in the environmental, social and governance (ESG) ratings of a firm can have "long-lasting effects" on stock returns, according to academic research.
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Does ESG influence real economy? 'Maybe a little bit,' says research
05 July 2022The integration of environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors in investments impacts the real economy "maybe a little bit", researchers have said.
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Private banks double the number of sustainable funds offered
08 November 2019Private banks have doubled the number of sustainability-themed funds they offer, compared with a year ago, but they are still "far behind" when it comes to integrating sustainability into their business, a report argues.