News & Analysis
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Opinion
Ignore the noise pollution: Three charts that support the investment case for EVs
As usual with disruptive innovation, the facts contradict the headlines, writes ARK Invest’s Akaash TK
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Analysis
Carbon accounting models overestimate Scope 3 emissions by up to 2,480%
Exposing ‘a crisis of credibility’ in Scope 3 reporting, according to Carbon Responsible
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Diversity & Culture
Women over 55 most likely to miss work due to mental health
Across all workers, stress, depression, and anxiety account for 55% of all working days lost
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Opinion
Stewardship still matters in an era of retreat
The future doesn’t just happen to us – it is shaped by us, writes Sarasin & Partners’ head of stewardship
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Analysis
Research shows climate risks are positively priced into commodity options
WFE’s paper also highlights the relationship between climate risk premium and policy uncertainty
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Interviews
Q&A with Lloyds’ Simons: SFDR has raised the bar for asset managers
Hannah Simons discusses the latest sustainable fixed income market trends
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News
MainStreet Partners: GSS bond issuance falls 25%
Middle East emerging as a key issuer, though Europe still dominates green bond landscape
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News
Tribe Impact Capital acquires private market specialist Snowball
Bringing ‘additional scale and diversification’ to Tribe’s impact proposition
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Analysis
Traditional risk models ‘unreliable’ in an increasingly volatile world
PwC’s latest report advocates instead for the use of reverse stress testing
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Analysis
Global green economy valued at $7.9trn despite market uncertainty
Adaptation and resilience becoming more prominent investment themes, as energy transition leads the way
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News
Octopus Energy launches fund for clean energy investing
Investing in wind, solar and large-scale battery facilities
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News
TrinityBridge adopts SDR label on Sustainable Balanced Portfolio
Group has applied for the Sustainability Mixed Goals label
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Opinion
AI efficiency: Why investors may be overlooking game-changing developments
Focus should be on efficiency improvements not just energy consumption
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News
Two LGIM sustainable funds merged away following underperformance
Both vehicles were merged into other funds in February
Data
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News
Door partners with Parmenion to strengthen due diligence information-gathering
Includes information about ACT Framework engagement
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Interviews
Q&A with Michele Demers: Where is the money going in sustainable investment?
While the terminology is evolving – funds move away from ‘ESG’ – the commitment to sustainability remains strong
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News
NatureAlpha launches enhanced nature risk data analytics platform
‘We must dispel the misconception that nature data is inaccessible and fragmented’, says CEO
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Analysis
Widespread gaps in impact reporting ‘threaten investor confidence’
Investors’ impact ambitions are rarely backed by concrete targets or informed by meaningful stakeholder engagement
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AI & Technology
AI tool launched to flag greenwashing risk in companies and funds
GaiaLens’ tool uses data to score ESG performance, climate impact and emerging controversies
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Analysis
Relying solely on ESG scores ‘doesn’t ensure alignment with do no harm principles’
Exclusionary practices can complement and reinforce ESG integration strategies, according to the latest EDHEC report
Climate & Planet
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Opinion
Stewardship still matters in an era of retreat
The future doesn’t just happen to us – it is shaped by us, writes Sarasin & Partners’ head of stewardship
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Analysis
Traditional risk models ‘unreliable’ in an increasingly volatile world
PwC’s latest report advocates instead for the use of reverse stress testing
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Analysis
UKSIF: Stronger focus on systemic risks needed for resilient portfolio returns
UKSIF report identifies the importance of systemic stewardship
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News
NYC comptroller warns fund managers to strengthen net-zero plans or lose their mandate
‘We won’t bow to pressure to move away from our commitments to decarbonisation’
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PA Future Committee
ESG investing: The three elephants in the room
In theory, there’s no difference between theory and practice. In practice, there is
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Analysis
Fund managers taking climate commitments more seriously but lag behind on DEI action
Fund managers should take a leadership role in driving DEI initiatives, says a recent Snowball survey
PA Future Committee
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PA Future Committee
Views from the stewardship front line: Why there’s reason for optimism
Castlefield’s Ita McMahon outlines her reasons for remaining optimistic about investee firms’ green commitments
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PA Future Committee
Transparency must lead the ESG reassessment of defence
If defence is no longer a regulatory grey area, the burden shifts to communication, writes FE fundinfo’s Helen Slater
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PA Future Committee
Regulation and political polarisation: Why one step back could mean two steps forward
Rebuilding credibility and trust could build foundations for the sustainable funds market to build back stronger
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PA Future Committee
Why the renewables sector is heating up
M&A activity could be the catalyst to lure investors back to a sector that now offers double-digit yields
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PA Future Committee
Sustainable defence: Dilemma or oxymoron?
Ketan Patel explores where the red lines should not be crossed
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PA Future Committee
ESG investing: The three elephants in the room
In theory, there’s no difference between theory and practice. In practice, there is