Over the past three decades, investor interest in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors has moved from niche to mainstream. Many attribute this shift to a rising demand from millennials and women, both groups that are increasingly seeking investments consistent […]
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Solactive AG, Lyxor Asset Management UK LLP and the Climate Bonds Initiative (CBI) are excited to announce the release of the Solactive Green Bond EUR USD IG Index, the first index allowing investors to capture the performance of investment grade […]
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The World Bank (International Bank for Reconstruction and Development, IBRD) has issued two long term bonds that for the first time directly link returns to the performance of companies advancing global development priorities set out in the Sustainable Development Goals, […]
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Responsible investing, including the incorporation of environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors and ethical principles, is growing in importance in the alternative investment management industry, driven by ethical principles, constituent demands, and new business opportunities, according to a new survey […]
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Op 23 februari jl. kwamen op initiatief van Energie Nederland en FME ruim 30 experts bij elkaar om te bespreken hoe barrières uit de weg kunnen worden geruimd die energiebesparingsprojecten bij (energie-intensieve) bedrijven hinderen. De experts kwamen uit de technologische […]
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Better disclosure of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices, increased access to board members, disclosure of a board skills matrix, a robust board evaluation process and pay for performance are among the key areas of concern to global institutional investors […]
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Lombard Odier Investment Managers (‘Lombard Odier IM’) announce the launch of their new Global Climate Bond investment strategy to help combat climate change. This follows a strategic partnership with Affirmative Investment Management (‘AIM’), the fixed income manager dedicated to impact […]
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Today, Carbon War Room (CWR) and UMAS released research that suggests climate transition pathways pose risks to the banks that hold $400 billion of global shipping debt. With the onset of climate policies as soon as 2023, there will be […]
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Adrie Heinsbroek, Faryda Lindeman en Johan van der Lugt treden toe tot het Responsible Investment-team van NN Investment Partners (NN IP). Het team richt zich vooral op de verdere ontwikkeling van verantwoord beleggen binnen NN IP en de ondersteuning van […]
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Er is volgens experts geld, veel geld nodig om de ambitieuze Duurzame Ontwikkelingsdoelen te realiseren voor 2030. Het investeren van kapitaal van institutionele en private beleggers in duurzame ontwikkeling is dan ook niet wenselijk maar noodzakelijk. Zeven vragen aan Carolien […]
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This report highlights the paradox within impact investing: the prioritisation of ‘social impact’ without prioritising ‘impact evidence’. The growth of metrics, ratings and certification-based approaches has sought to address this gap but this only goes so far, and there is […]
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Hogere temperaturen, extremere neerslag en een stijgende zeespiegel. Het klimaat verandert en Nederland moet zich daaraan aanpassen. Wat is daarin de rol van verzekeringen? Die vraag staat centraal tijdens de Klimaatadaptatiedialoog, die deze week echt is losgebarsten. Eind vorig jaar […]
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