Genevieve Redgrave

Asian ESG to be a 'winning strategy' in 2023, says UBS

Investing in Asian sustainability leaders on sustainability will continue to be a "winning strategy" in the region, because of growing consumer awareness and regulatory developments, UBS has said.

Transition investors need help to avoid greenwashing accusations, says Philippines regulator

Investors and banks looking to retire Filipino coal assets early need more clarity on the transition, to avoid "undue greenwashing criticism", the Filipino regulator has said.

SUSI launches ASEAN renewable energy investment platform

US pension funds call on banks to disclose emissions targets

Investors to 'look beyond' Article 8 or 9 designation to judge sustainability, says Morningstar

As the usefulness of EU classifications of what is 'sustainable' is questioned and funds continue to be downgraded, Morningstar said investors will increasingly 'look beyond' these labels and instead study underlying holdings more closely.

Australian regulator 'going about greenwashing the right way'

The Australian regulator's principles-based approach is the "right way" to tackle greenwashing in a market which is still trying to build out its sustainability capabilities, the Responsible Investment Association Australasia (RIAA) has said.

PRI releases 'less ambiguous' reporting framework following criticism

The Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) has released its updated reporting framework, which promises to 'minimise ambiguity' and help signatories manage reporting bureaucracy by aligning with international standards.

China tipped to strengthen lead in 'green finance readiness' ranking

China is to strengthen its lead on green finance in Asia throughout 2023, driven by rising demand for ESG-focused funds and movements to open up its green bond market to international investors, research has found.

'More companies need to copy our green dividend initiative'

German real estate investor Alstria tells Genevieve Redgrave why shareholders should be asked to take a dividend cut to pay for green grants

Chinese investors 'dubious' about Hong Kong green bond issuance

Chinese investors are "dubious" about offshore green bond issuances in Hong Kong because of the lack of green bond rules in place in the financial centre , Sustainable Fitch has told Environmental Finance.