Mining company BHP has created a dedicated ESG team to engage with investors and ratings providers.
Natixis Investment Managers has launched the Mirova US Climate Ambition Equity investment strategy.
Russell Investments has announced a commitment to achieve net-zero carbon emissions for its investment portfolios globally.
The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority has appointed Sacha Sadan as Director of Environment Social and Governance.
State Street has announced a partnership with S&P Global Trucost to assess climate change risks and opportunities for State Street’s ESG services.
A survey by Smith & Williamson Investment Management shows a 20% increase in ESG investing from high new worth individuals.
Citi has said it will commit $1 trillion to sustainable finance by 2030.
JPMorgan Chase has said it is aiming more than $2.5 trillion over 10 years to address climate change and contribute to sustainable development.
Total issuance of green, social and sustainability bonds reached a record high of $264 billion in the first quarter of this year according to Refinitiv.
Bank of America has announced a goal of deploying $1 trillion by 2030 in its Environmental Business Initiative.