Michael Hurley

BlackRock increasingly opposes climate proposals, blaming their 'declining quality'

The world's largest asset manager has criticised the "continued decline" in quality of shareholder proposals, as it voted against significantly more climate-related proposals, ...

ESRS-GRI agreement will avoid 'double reporting', groups say

Bain impact fund sells stake in healthcare company

Pension funds lead $1.2bn battery storage investment

ICE calls for avoided emissions disclosures standards

Investors demanding disclosure of 'Scope 3' greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions data from companies should also request data on 'avoided emissions' to gain further insights into the low-carbon transition, according to researchers.

Storebrand warns of 'hidden traps' of climate data at heart of ISSB standards

Storebrand Asset Management has warned investors of "hidden traps in climate data" that would lead them to unnecessarily exclude "climate solutions" companies because of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions linked to their sold products.

85% of fund assets on path to 2.3°C warming, study says

'Financial time bomb' of climate-related credit rating volatility awaits, says IEEFA

A "financial time bomb is ticking" due to expected volatility in credit ratings caused by climate risks which have not yet been adequately reflected in ratings, the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA) has warned.

CSRD trickle-down affects even smallest venture capital impact reporting, investor says

EU corporate reporting requirements are set to affect even the smallest, unlisted investments in venture capital impact investor Astanor's portfolio, it has said.

First instalment of international 'impact accounting' methodology published