Incoming German Government Accelerates Coal Exit, Plans Major Expansion in Renewables
A trio of parties slated to form the new German government after reaching a coalition agreement on Wednesday aims to boost the country’s efforts...
BNP Paribas AM Launches Social Bond Fund, Providing Exposure to Investments in Projects with Positive Impact
BNP Paribas Asset Management (BNPP AM) announced today the launch of the BNP Paribas SocialSocial criteria examine how it manages relationships with employees, suppliers,...
Study: Net Zero Commitments Growing Rapidly, But Quality, Clarity of Pledges Lacking
A new study from climate pledge tracking initiative Net Zero Tracker released today indicated a sharp increase in corporate net zero commitments over the...
Euronext, HSBC Launch Index Series Screened to Avoid Companies with Negative Biodiversity Impact
Pan-European exchange Euronext recently announced the launch of the Euronext ESGEnvironmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria are a set of standards for a company’s...
Alternatives Investor Slate Appoints Bozena Jankowska Global Head of ESG
Real estate-focused alternative investment platform Slate Asset Management announced the appointment of Bozena Jankowska as Managing Director and Global Head of EnvironmentalEnvironmental criteria consider...
Enel Ramps Capex Plans for Decarbonized Electricity Rollout, Accelerates Net Zero Target to 2040
Company to exit gas business, provide only renewable-based electricity by 2040 Enel, the largest utility company in Europe, announced today an update to its...
IKEA Commits to Eliminate Plastic from Packaging by 2028
Home furnishings retailer IKEA announced today a new commitment to eliminate plastic from consumer packaging solutions, starting with all new products by 2025, and...
LGIM Hires UNDP’s Kurt Morriesen as New Head of Investment Stewardship
Legal & General Investment Management (LGIM), one of Europe’s largest asset managers, announced today the appointment of Kurt Morriesen as Head of Investment Stewardship....
ESG Data Provider RepRisk Makes Data Methodology Publicly Available, Aiming to Boost Transparency
ESGEnvironmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria are a set of standards for a company’s operations that socially conscious investors use to screen potential investments....
IOSCO Calls for Improved Transparency From ESG Ratings & Data Providers, Urges Regulatory Oversight
IOSCO, the leading international policy forum and standards setter for securities regulators, is urging regulators to increase focus on overseeing the providers of ESGEnvironmental,...