Iceberg adds new sovereign datasets
Iceberg Data Lab has announced the launch of a new dataset which looks at the performance of sovereign states against the Paris Agreement commitments.
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Bloomberg launches SDG impact tool
Bloomberg has announced the launch of a tool for investors to assess the potential impact of a company’s business on the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals.
MarketVector launches thematic ESG indexes
MarketVector Indexes has launched five new thematic ESG ETFs to be issued by Fineco Asset Management.
CCLA launches modern slavery benchmark
CCLA has launched the CCLA Modern Slavery Benchmark which assesses the largest UK companies on how they are taking steps to eradicate modern slavery.
Sustainable fund flows fall to $13.7bn in Q3
Sustainable fund inflows stood at $13.7 billion in Q3 2023 compared to $23.6 billion in the previous quarter, according to the latest Morningstar Global Sustainable Fund Flows report.
Research shows increased greenwashing risk
New research from RepRisk finds that one in every four climate-related ESG risks was linked to greenwashing, an increase from one in five in last year’s report.
Green bond issuance sees record $351bn in H1
Global green bond issuances raised a record $351bn in the first half of 2023.
Iceberg Data Lab launches ESG AI assistant
Iceberg Data Lab has announced the launch of ESG AI assistant Barbatus.
Musk responds to Tesla ESG ratings
Elon Musk has responded to a post on Twitter that discusses Tesla’s inferior ESG rating to cigarette maker Philip Morris International.
EU Commission proposes rules for ESG ratings
The EU Commission has published proposals for ESG rating providers aimed at increasing transparency for sustainable investments.