Nuveen Real Estate commits to net zero carbon global portfolio by 2040

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Nuveen Real Estate, one of the largest real estate investment managers globally, has publicly committed to making the global property portfolio it manages, worth $133 billion, operationally net zero carbon... Read more continue reading

The wealth effects of climate change

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Addressing a group of financial advisers during a recent webinar, Munro Partners CIO Nick Griffin called climate change the ‘biggest S-curve’ – or greatest investment opportunity – of his lifetime.... Read more continue reading

The winds of change – Strengthening our commitment to ESG

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The introduction of the EU’s Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation in March 2021 will see significant changes to the way asset management is conducted. It includes new disclosure requirements for investment... Read more continue reading

What are carbon metrics?

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Discussions on carbon metrics are fast becoming a popular topic in investment circles. Carbon exposure is typically seen as a proxy for transition risk. Transition risk is a subset of... Read more continue reading

New bfinance ESG asset owner survey shows rapid growth in ESG investment activity across different asset classes, carbon reporting, impact focus

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With investors focusing more on ESG Kathryn Saklatvala investment matters than ever before, a new global study from bfinance, including 26 respondents from Australia, tracks key changes in implementation practices... Read more continue reading

Climate and social issues at the heart of Amundi’s engagement and voting policy 

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Amundi has presented the results of its 2020 voting and engagement policy and outlines the actions that will be carried out in 2021. During the 2020 campaign, we took part... Read more continue reading

Greenwashing and tips to identify suitable ESG products

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There has been a marked increase in the demand for Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) /Sustainable style products and this trend looks set to continue. Unsurprisingly many firms are seeking... Read more continue reading

Aviva Investors announces climate transition engagement programme with commitment to divest from non-responsive companies

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Aviva Investors, the global asset management business of Aviva Plc, has announced its Climate Engagement Escalation Programme, focused on its investments in 30 ‘Systemically Important Carbon Emitters’. The investment firm... Read more continue reading

Kearney Group launches Ethos suite of responsible ESG investment portfolios

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Kearney Group is pleased to officially announce the arrival of Ethos Managed Portfolios – a suite of responsible investment options suited to socially conscious and sustainability-minded investors. “At Kearney Group,... Read more continue reading

Green energy investments to accelerate in 2021

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The global energy scene is undergoing arguably the greatest transformation in history as the world transitions from reliance on fossil fuels to renewable energy. One direct implication of this phenomenon... Read more continue reading