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Cultural diversity on boards barely shifted since 2016, says Refinitiv
12 October 2021The global average level of cultural diversity on boards has barely shifted since 2016, according to new diversity and inclusion data from Refinitiv.
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Axa acquires 20% of boutique impact investment manager
12 October 2021Axa has acquired 20% of Blue Like an Orange Sustainable Capital, a boutique investment manager focusing on emerging market companies that it says deliver both strong risk-adjusted returns and social impact aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
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US Fed: climate risks could lead to a sharp repricing of assets at any time
11 October 2021The US Federal Reserve has given its strongest indication yet that it could provide supervisory guidance for large banks on managing climate risks, warning that "climate-related risks could lead to a sharp repricing of assets at any time".
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Willis Towers Watson hopes $1bn will track new climate transition index
11 October 2021Willis Towers Watson and Qontigo have launched an index that quantifies the impact of transitioning to a low-carbon economy
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SBTi says its net zero standard will tackle 'weak' corporate target-setting
11 October 2021A standard for corporate net-zero target setting due to be published this month will require external verification in an effort to clamp down on "weak" and "inconsistent" pledges.
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Sustainable ETFs reach $100bn 2021 inflow milestone in September
11 October 2021Sustainable exchange traded products (ETPs) have extended their record-breaking inflows, as the 2021 total reached the $100 billion milestone in September...
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Supply chain data needed to tackle nature-related risks
11 October 2021More reliable data surrounding company supply chains is needed for financiers to analyse financial portfolio exposure to nature-related risks
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GFANZ calls on G20 to restructure financial system
11 October 2021The Glasgow Financial Alliance for Net Zero (GFANZ) has called on the G20 to green the global financial system
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LGIM, Aviva join call for UK to mandate transition plans
11 October 2021Aviva Investors and Legal & General Investment Management (LGIM) are among organisations calling on the UK government to require large, listed companies to prepare and disclose 'transition' plans to reach net zero greenhouse gas emissions.
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GIIN develops 'clean energy' theme for IRIS+ impact measurement
08 October 2021The Global Impact Investing Network (GIIN) has added a 'clean energy' theme to its IRIS+ Navigating Impact platform.