TD Bank Group has announced a commitment to target net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.
State Street Global Advisors has launched the SPDR Bloomberg SASB Corporate Bond ESG Select ETF.
Citi has issued a structured investment linked to the iShares ESG Aware MSCI USA ETF.
Scottish Widows has said it will sell £440m of stocks that don’t meet the firm’s ESG criteria.
Blackstone has appointed Eric Duchon as Global Head of Real Estate ESG.
Bank J. Safra Sarasin has launched a new sustainable equities fund that supports the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals.
The Index Industry Association has reported that there has been a 40% increase in the number of indices with ESG criteria in the past year.
Janus Henderson has appointed Paul LaCoursiere as global head of ESG investments.
Close Brothers has launched two new sustainable funds investing in stocks and bonds.
The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission has issued a consultation paper on the disclosure of climate-related risks by fund managers.