MarketVector launches thematic ESG indexes
MarketVector Indexes has launched five new thematic ESG ETFs to be issued by Fineco Asset Management.
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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.
Bloomberg launches commodity carbon index
Bloomberg has announced the launch of the Bloomberg Commodity Carbon Tilted Index.
EU ESG funds fall short of ESMA criteria
Clarity AI has published new analysis showing that 95% of ESG funds falling under US, UK, and EU regulations would require renaming or restructuring in order to be sold across all three markets.