First Sentier MUFG issues engagement report
The First Sentier MUFG Sustainable Institute has published its new report on company engagement.
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Asset owners cut ESG investing this year
The proportion of asset owners globally that are implementing sustainable investing has fallen from 88% in 2022 to 80% this year according to a FTSE Russell annual survey.
First ESG shipping index launched
Dr Stavros Karamperidis at the University of Plymouth has launched the first ESG index for the shipping industry.
MSCI announces new sustainability institute
MSCI has announced the launch of the MSCI Sustainability Institute which aims to drive progress on the role of capital markets in creating sustainable value and tackling climate change.
First Sentier launches biodiversity guide
First Sentier Investors has launched a nature and biodiversity guide for institutional investors to identify, assess materiality and responses to nature and biodiversity risks in portfolio companies.
Green bond issuance sees record $351bn in H1
Global green bond issuances raised a record $351bn in the first half of 2023.
State Street hires head of sustainability insights
State Street Corporation has appointed Jessica Donohue as head of global investment insights, sustainability and impact.
Fidelity says 60% firms on target for net zero
Fidelity International’s third annual ESG analyst survey has found that less than 60% of companies are on track to cut their carbon emissions to net zero by 2050.
Most investors plan to increase ESG allocation
Research by SIX Group has found that 84% of global investors expect to increase their allocation to ESG investments over the next five years.
Engagement is key to emissions say Nordea
By Alexandra Christiansen, portfolio manager of Nordea’s Global Climate Engagement strategy.