ESG Today: Week in Review
This week in ESGEnvironmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria are a set of standards for a company’s operations that socially conscious investors use to...
Hamilton Lane Raises $149 Million for Social and Environmental Impact Fund
Private markets asset management firm Hamilton Lane announced the first close of its socialSocial criteria examine how it manages relationships with employees, suppliers, customers,...
Thematic ETF Provider Rize Launches Fund Targeting 100 Most Environmentally Impactful Companies
European thematic ETF issuer Rize ETF announced today the launch of Rize EnvironmentalEnvironmental criteria consider how a company performs as a steward of nature....
Mercedes-Benz to Invest €40 Billion Through 2030 in Move to go All Electric
Automaker Mercedes-Benz announced plans today to electrify its automotive fleet, including a goal to be ready to go all electric by 2030, where market...
CBRE Names Helen Gurfel New Head of Sustainability and Innovation
Global real asset investment management firm CBRE Global Investors announced today the appointment of Helen Gurfel to the newly created role of Head of...
Phoenix Group to Require Asset Managers to Align on ESG, Climate and Stewardship
Phoenix Group, the largest long-term savings and retirement business in the UK, published a letter sent to its asset management partners, outlining the firm’s...
John Hancock Launches Fund Targeting Environmental Impact and Opportunities
John Hancock Investment Management announced today the launch of the John Hancock Global EnvironmentalEnvironmental criteria consider how a company performs as a steward of...
LG Targets Full Transition to Renewable Energy
Consumer electronics giant LG Electronics announced today a commitment to transition to 100% renewable energy by 2050, forming the next step in the company’s...
S&P Global Names Richard Mattison President of New ESG-Focused Unit Sustainable1
Leading credit ratings, benchmarks and analytics provider S&P Global announced today the appointment of Dr. Richard Mattison as President of S&P Global Sustainable1, its...
ASI Launches Funds Targeting Climate Solutions and Opportunities
Global asset manager Aberdeen Standard Investments (ASI) announced today the launch of the ASI Climate range, a new suite of climate-focused funds, targeting investments...