Ahren Lester

Lloyds targets halving emissions from loan book by 2030

Nasdaq's European business reports 65% sustainable debt growth in 2019

WBA announces 2,000 most influential firms for sustainable future

The World Benchmarking Alliance has revealed the 2,000 companies that it believes have the greatest influence on global progress towards a "more sustainable future" ahead of ranking them for progress.

Commercial property fund commits to net-zero carbon by 2030

A commercial property fund managed by Janus Henderson has committed to achieving net-zero operational carbon emissions by 2030, in line with new targets set by the UK Green Building Council (UKGBC).

CDP announces 179 'A list' leading climate action companies

CDP has named over 170 firms as being global leaders for transparency and action on climate change for 2019.

UK Charity Commission presses not-for-profits to invest responsibly

The UK charity regulator has encouraged charities to ensure their financial investments align with their benevolent aims, asking for feedback from the sector on what is holding them back doing so.

HSBC plans its first ESG-focused ETFs

HSBC Global Asset Management (HSBC GAM) has announced plans to launch eight environmental, social and governance (ESG)-focused passive funds in the first six months of 2020.

EU's fund EcoLabel 'should look beyond green bonds'

The proposed EU EcoLabel for bond funds will limit itself to "green pockets" of the market if it focuses solely on 'green bonds', Triodos Investment Management has warned.

Microsoft announces 2030 carbon negative plan

Software giant Microsoft has announced targets to become carbon negative by 2030 and to "remove" all carbon the company has emitted since its founding by 2050.

S&P scores Renewi an ESG sector leader

S&P Global Ratings has evaluated the environmental, social and governance (ESG) profile of waste management firm Renewi as being "strong and above-peer average," helped by its strong focus on recycling.