Lloyd’s Investment Platform has launched the Lloyd’s Private Impact Fund with the appointment of Schroders Capital as its portfolio manager.
Apex Group is to acquire the operating businesses of MJ Hudson including its ESG services.
MSCI has made changes to its fund ESG ratings methodology that will mean 31,000 funds will see a one-off ratings downgrade.
The HM Treasury has started a consultation on a potential regulatory regime for ESG ratings providers.
EY has said that over 80% of UK listed firms say they are committed to becoming net zero by 2050 but 95% have not yet disclosed detailed transition plans.
The EU’s Article 9 classification for sustainable investments may be under threat after a backlash from asset managers.
Shell has published its sustainability and climate & energy transition reports for 2022 outlining the firm’s ESG performance.
Schroders Capital has announced the launch of their Climate+ LTAF, a Long-Term Asset Fund designed to help UK pension funds transition to net zero.
Scottish Widows has launched a new environmental solutions fund and three funds that track decarbonising benchmarks.
Robeco has published its third annual Climate Survey, a study on how investors are approaching the opportunities and risks associated with climate change.