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AXA IM links senior executive pay to meeting ESG targets

BP's backtrack is a crucial moment for the say-on-climate movement

After taking the lead for oil companies on climate action, BP has quietly backtracked to take advantage of higher petrol prices. Matt Crossman asks if they've promised to run an Ironman before signing up for a proverbial parkrun

Criticism of ESG can boost impact investing, says Norselab

Investors are set to focus more on proving the sustainability impacts of their investments in response to growing scepticism of broader sustainability-themed strategies, Norwegian impact investor Norselab has claimed.

Closed Loop & Piper Sandler invest in electronics recycling

Amundi adds ESG focus to mortgage fund

Hong Kong issues first 'tokenised' sovereign green bond

Hong Kong has raised HKD800 million ($102 million) from its first 'tokenised' green bond, which is also believed to be the first issued by a sovereign.

PensionBee 'impact' pension plan raises £50m

Loan round-up: Recycling Lives, TKH, Eneal ... and more

Finance industry failing to improve action against deforestation, report says

Financial institutions have been told that tackling deforestation in supply chains requires them to develop a detailed understanding of individual companies' activities.

After climate, insurers seek to measure their social footprint

The Geneva Association has outlined a framework to assess insurers' impact on society. But why is it needed and how would it operate alongside existing ESG frameworks? Paul Walsh reports