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Climate resilience metrics launched at COP26
The eighth day of the conference saw announcements on climate resilience and ocean risks, and an appearance by former U.S. President Barack Obama.
Protecting nature is best shot at reaching net zero
Nature Day on Saturday saw farming, agricultural and ‘nature positive’ pledges from governments and companies.
Countries distance themselves from coal
Some 20 countries stated that, from 2022, they will no longer fund unabated fossil fuel projects abroad.
Yellen to urge finance CEOs to put more funds into climate fight
Private capital would prove more critical to reaching the Paris Agreement aim of net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.
30 finance firms pledge to end deforestation
Institutions with more than $8.7 trillion in assets, including Aviva, Schroders and Axa, have committed $7.2 billion to eliminate investment in activities resulting in deforestation.
Fink takes aim at private companies
BlackRock CEO Larry Fink says public markets can’t navigate path to net zero alone, and shares his view on ‘reimagining emerging markets.'
SEC paves way for more proxy votes on climate change
The change is the latest attempt by the agency to make it easier for shareholders to take action on hot-button issues like race and climate change.
How technology is transforming ESG and values-based investing
Sustainable investing is expanding rapidly, and part of its evolution hinges on technological innovation.
Dirty energy rides performance wave as flip side of ESG
A supply-demand imbalance has pushed energy sector stocks up 56% so far this year, while a natural gas ETF has spiked 110%.
Geeta Aiyer is an ESG pioneer and a DEI champion
Geeta Aiyer has dedicated her career and personal passion to using finance to support social good via ESG and impact investing.
Short-term ESG performance shines light on active management
A relatively strong third-quarter performance by some types of environmental, social and governance funds reignites the debate over ESG alpha.
US SIF offers guide for advisers
The nonprofit supporting sustainable investing suggests six steps advisers can use to start or strengthen a sustainable investment practice.
ESG, the proposed DOL rule and fiduciary duty
The Labor Department's proposed ESG rule is a great step forward. The transition to a more sustainable economy will require increased attention to material risks and opportunities, including those related to ESG factors.
Fidelity International to halve CO2 in portfolio by 2030
The London-based firm, which manages more than $785 billion, plans to give portfolio companies time to adopt to its tougher CO2 requirements.
Regulators warn climate change poses threat to financial stability
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen led the panel of top federal regulators that issued the report on climate change, including tentative recommendations for how agencies should begin preparing to contain the risk.
ESG information buffet can confuse hungry investors
A Capital Group survey released during Schwab Impact cites a lack of consistency in ESG scores, varying company disclosures and differing third-party ratings.
Passage of infrastructure bill could mean more spending in future
Congress likely would propose more sustainable infrastructure investment once the ball gets rolling, expert says at Schwab Impact.
ESG proponents push for legislation addressing retirement investing
Democratic bills in Congress would codify the Biden administration's proposal, but Republican support is lacking.
Morningstar jumps into PEPs market with ESG plan
Morningstar and Plan Administrators Inc. are planning to launch the pooled employer plan early next year, pending a final rule on environmental, social and governance factors from the Department of Labor.
ESG would get massive boost from DOL proposed 401(k) rule
ESG factors can be financially material, the DOL noted. And when they are not, they can be used in a tie-breaker between similar investments.
