Energy exclusion boosts ESG funds

Data published by Fitch Ratings suggests that the exclusion of energy sector firms from ESG portfolios has boosted the returns of some funds.

US ESG fund inflows hits record in Q1

Inflows into ESG ETFs and open-end funds in the US reached a record high of $10.5bn in Q1.

Barrick Gold Corporation has published its 2019 Sustainability Report.

Truvalue Labs has launched the Coronavirus ESG Monitor, an interactive dashboard providing insights into the ESG impact of the virus.

Generation Investment Management has hired Edward Mason as director of engagement and impact reporting.

Manulife Investment Management has appointed Peter Mennie as Global Head of ESG Research and Integration.

Credit Suisse has set up a new investment banking advisory group.

The current pandemic could be a boost for ESG investing according to a report published by Nasdaq.

British American Tobacco has published its 2019 sustainability report.

Japan Exchange Group and the Tokyo Stock Exchange have published the Practical Handbook for ESG Disclosure.