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  • Morningstar: 'Hidden risks' of sustainable companies

    09 September 2022

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

  • US Fed planning climate scenario analysis for 2023

    09 September 2022

    The US Federal Reserve plans to launch a pilot scenario analysis exercise next year, to assess the long-term, climate-related financial risks facing the largest US banks.

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

    09 September 2022

  • HESTA: Divestment remains last resort for four climate 'watchlist' firms

    09 September 2022

    HESTA said divestment on climate grounds from four energy firms it has warned of intensified engagement is its option of last resort - but remains possible if their response to engagement is "insufficient".

  • Carney leads sustainable finance tributes to Queen Elizabeth II

    09 September 2022

    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.

  • ESG rating changes have 'substantial, long-term' effect on stock returns

    09 September 2022

    Changes in the environmental, social and governance (ESG) ratings of a firm can have "long-lasting effects" on stock returns, according to academic research.

  • Insurance can be 'powerful lever' for positive impact, says BlueOrchard

    09 September 2022

    Investment manager BlueOrchard has launched its second impact-focussed insurance fund, which its CEO says can be a powerful catalyst for access to insurance in emerging markets.

  • COP27 agenda must 'move beyond ESG to impact'

    09 September 2022

    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.

  • The benefits of sovereign carbon credits

    09 September 2022

    UNFCCC REDD+ Sovereign Carbon should form part of corporate climate mitigation portfolios, argue Kevin Conrad and Alistair Mullen

  • Loan round-up: ESR, Arevon Energy, Wales & West Water, AirTrunk ... and more

    08 September 2022