COP26: 30 countries commit to ZEVs pledge
At COP26 30 countries have agreed to work together to make zero emission vehicles the new normal in all regions by 2030 or sooner.
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75% of carbon intense firms lack net zero plans
A report by Bloomberg Intelligence shows that only 25% of the most CO2 intensive industries have set reduction strategies that align by 2030.
ESG checklist published for CLO market
The European Leveraged Finance Association has published an ESG exclusion checklist for the collateralised loan obligations market.
Russell survey shows continued growth of ESG
The Russell Investments 2021 ESG Manager Survey report shows that 90% of respondents now cover ESG in their investments.
Blackstone appoints global head of ESG
Blackstone has appointed Jean Rogers as Global Head of Environmental, Social and Governance.
Federated Hermes hires sustainability director
Federated Hermes has appointed Olivia Lankester as responsible investing & sustainability director.
COP26: call for action on cement emissions
At COP26 the World Cement Association will outline three key actions governments can take to accelerate the cement industry’s progress towards net zero.
S&P Dow Jones launches Peru ESG index
S&P Dow Jones Indices and the Lima Stock Exchange have announced the launch of the S&P/BVL Peru General ESG Index.
Survey shows climate is top ESG concern
A Research Affiliates survey of financial advisors and wealth managers shows that climate change ranks top as the most important ESG theme.
BNP Paribas AM adds to sustainability centre
BNP Paribas Asset Management has made new appointments to its Sustainability Centre.