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Carbon emissions reach record high despite renewables gains
The International Energy Agency says CO2 stats would have been far worse without green energy.
Navigating the frontiers of ESG and gender data – with Christine Cappabianca
Join Christine Cappabianca, of Impax Asset Management, for a deep dive into quantitative study of gender diversity and equity considerations, and how it impacts the modern landscapes of investing.
Climate investors warn we ‘can’t afford to take a step back’
But coalition believes the right may be winning the ESG battle.
Navigating the complexities of sustainable investing
My clients want to create either equal or more return without compromising their values, wealth advisor says.
ESG backlash will soon blow over, Envestnet strategist says
'While some of the criticism is healthy and understandable, some of it has been a little bit unhinged from reality,' Kiley Miller says.
Green funds were in the red in 2023
Sustainable investing saw headwinds last year as investors pulled out of funds, but performance recovered from a rough 2022
Despite tripling assets, responsible investing funds haven’t outpaced market
An analysis shows retail investors drove global growth over the past 10 years, while the bias for negative screening and active strategies continued.
HSBC commits to slashing carbon footprint in capital markets
The global banking group becomes one of the first to set targets.
Closures of ESG ETFs pick up amid political backlash
Thirty-six sustainable ETFs were liquidated in the Americas last year, more than double the prior year.
New York state pension fund selling holdings in Exxon, other energy companies
The retirement fund says it plans to now focus on investments in utility companies and their efforts to shift away from fossil fuels.
J.P. Morgan Asset Management leaves environmental investing coalition
Wall Street firm is reported to have quit Climate Action 100+ to do its own thing.
BlackRock’s ESG business is on fire despite pushbacks
The asset manager has seen impressive inflows over the past two years.
BlackRock opens its biggest ETF to proxy voting choice
About half the firm's index equity assets are now eligible for its pilot Voting Choice program.
Investing for social justice
Advisors should ask how and why clients want to address racial equity in their portfolios.
Sustainable investing interest growing globally, Morgan Stanley says
International poll shows US investors are allocating more of their portfolios toward sustainability compared to their peers overseas.
Pricing climate risk is proving tricky for money managers
Lack of reliable data is a key reason for the challenge.
Investors ignoring renewables opportunity, Goldman Sachs says
The green stocks sell-off in 2023 may have clouded vision, says GSAM leader.
Global ESG bond sales hit $150B in January bonanza
Data show the highest levels of activity for the month since the green debt market began in 2007
Is the honeymoon really over for ESG funds?
Analysts suggest long-term outlook is for ESG funds to perform roughly in line with the wider market.
Texas bans Barclays from muni market over ESG dispute
The state's attorney general said the bank failed to respond to requests for information about its carbon emission commitments.
