Thomas Cox

Does ESG influence real economy? 'Maybe a little bit,' says research

The integration of environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors in investments impacts the real economy "maybe a little bit", researchers have said.

ECB 'tilts' bond programme towards greener companies

The European Central Bank (ECB) will favour greener companies for its corporate bond programme from October, it has said.

Investor group expects slow fight against deforestation

A representative of a group of investors with $8.5 trillion in assets has said change on deforestation is happening slowly.

VanEck launches 'sustainable food' ETF

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UK biodiversity credits raise 'serious concerns'

Brazilian investor targets $100m with deforestation fund

A JGP Asset Management fund focused on preventing deforestation will aim to raise around $100 million, an executive at the Rio di Janeiro-headquartered company has said.

Eurosif: SFDR risks unintentional investor 'greenwashing'

European sustainable investment forum Eurosif's greatest concern about the EU's Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR) is the risk of unintentional 'greenwashing', it has said.

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UK pension funds required to report Paris alignment

UK pension funds will have to disclose how they align with the 1.5°C goal of the Paris Agreement from October in a move the UK government...