ESG-linked pay: Investors push for more robust targets
Shareholders increasingly expect executive pay to be linked to ESG targets and are more closely scrutinising the metrics used. Climate-…
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SDG 8, Decent Work and Economic Growth
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How climate action can help address gender inequality
Climate action that fails to incorporate a gender lens risks exacerbating gender inequality in employment and investment, argue various studies.…
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From EVs to rhinos: Let’s welcome finance innovation
Since the near collapse of the global banking system in the late 2000s, governments have sought to temper capitalism’s worst…
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Impact investors strive to tackle the education funding gap
The world faces a stark skills shortage, particularly in emerging markets, which has been exacerbated by Covid-19. But some institutions…
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Exclusive: West must ensure total isolation of Russia to end war, says Ukraine ex-finance minister
Despite the unity of response to the invasion of Ukraine, sanctions fail to hit Russia where it really hurts –…
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The business risks of dismissing ‘woke capitalism’
Despite a rise in recent calls for companies to prioritise profits over ESG, corporate chiefs that ignore sustainability issues in…
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How banks are reporting on the SDGs
A deep dive into the financial and ESG reporting of the world's largest banks reveals how seriously (or otherwise) they…
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What worries banks about the EU’s new ESG reporting proposals
The European Banking Authority's final draft rules on ESG disclosure include important changes that may alleviate concerns lenders have about…
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