Why HSBC’s response to Kirk’s climate speech was damaging to responsible investment
In a bid to manage the PR fallout from the explosive presentation on climate change by head of responsible investment…
By
Responsible
Latest in
Responsible
HSBC ‘climategate’ set to sharpen investor due diligence
Asset owners have been sharply ramping up their ESG-related scrutiny of fund managers in the past year. Controversial comments made…
By
Policymakers flag fears over ESG (in)action, data and standards
The inaugural sustainable finance conference of the Association of Financial Markets in Europe took place this month in Amsterdam. Capital…
By
Railpen sets pace on pension member engagement
The UK pension plan is leading the way in communicating to its members about sustainability issues within investment. Such activity…
By
Aviva, Railpen and Temasek urge more ESG policy engagement
Investors are increasingly engaging with and pressuring governments on ESG policy, with insurers, pension schemes and sovereign wealth funds arguing…
By
Why old-age care is overlooked by investors
The greying of the global population is exacerbating the shortfall in financing for elderly care in many countries, including developed…
By
We embrace ESG, say FTSE treasury chiefs
Corporate treasurers are pushing for ESG and sustainability financing, not because of any margin benefit, but because it shows a…
By
SBTi: Corporate carbon reduction targets surge
Capital Monitor analysis reveals that the number of companies with ambitious science-based targets has increased sharply since 2020.
By
