ESG Investor

With the benefits of #taxonomies increasingly recognised, efforts are under way to create standardisation among disparate initiatives, writes Heather McKenzie in this week's feature. Insights from Pierre Garrault (Eurosif - The European Sustainable Investment Forum), Jan Vandermosten (Principles for Responsible Investment), and Anand Rajagopal (Phoenix Group). The Wednesday newsletter: https://lnkd.in/eKnGekUX Read more of this week's feature here: https://lnkd.in/eYFAdxBY

The International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) global #reporting standards have been endorsed by a #UK-based expert committee coordinated by the Financial Reporting Council, pending proposed changes to ensure the new #disclosure requirements fit within existing domestic rules and norms. Read Emanuela (Emmy) Hawker's story here with comment from members of the UK Sustainability Disclosure Technical Advisory Committee, including Chair Sally Duckworth, and Redington's Head of Stewardship and Sustainable Investment Strategy, Paul Lee.

#SAFs, #CarbonCredits in demand as #CORSIA prepares for take-off, with regulatory requirements for #airlines expected to further drive demand for #emissions reduction solutions, presenting risks and opportunities to #investors. Comments from Guy Turner (MSCI Carbon Markets), Tidiane Doucoure (Ninety One), and Matt Setchell (Octopus Energy). Read more of Jack Grogan-Fenn's news piece here: https://lnkd.in/egtma8Zm

European Commission leaning toward new #SFDR categories, with #DGFISMA acknowledges complexity ahead of new #policy proposals, while Eurosif - The European Sustainable Investment Forum calls for commission to “embrace” the way the #regulation has been used to date. Comments from Mathilda Loussert (#DGFISMA) and Pierre Garrault (Eurosif - The European Sustainable Investment Forum). Read more of Jack Grogan-Fenn's news piece here: https://lnkd.in/exWgGasW

Joao Roseiro, Agronomy Director for Europe at SLM Partners, explains how regenerative #agriculture can improve #climate resilience and support attractive long-term financial returns. The Friday newsletter: https://lnkd.in/eFaZ-s5z Read more of his article via ESG Investor here: https://lnkd.in/er__Afrq

Margot Kane, Chief Investment Officer at Spring Point Partners, argues that lasting #climate solutions require addressing #wealthinequality and empowering marginalised communities. The Friday newsletter: https://lnkd.in/eFaZ-s5z Read more of her article via ESG Investor here: https://lnkd.in/e4fCCMiV

Quickening the pace of local and regional investment can deliver on #UK #cleanenergy targets, says Bruno Gardner, Head of Climate and Nature at Phoenix Group. The Friday newsletter: https://lnkd.in/eFaZ-s5z Read more of his article via ESG Investor here: https://lnkd.in/ekJ4QjkJ

Fragmentation, polarisation and smaller coalitions are in prospect as countries position themselves for green growth, writes Chris Hall in this week's blog. The Friday newsletter: https://lnkd.in/eFaZ-s5z #TakeFive and read more here: https://lnkd.in/epD4tjVB

This week's interview is with Daan van der Wekken, Head of Sustainability at BSI. He describes the path towards a globally applicable standard for transition planning in the financial sector. The Friday newsletter: https://lnkd.in/eFaZ-s5z Read more of Joy Macknight's write-up here: https://lnkd.in/eXkQaAjm

By prioritising short-term performance of investee firms, institutional investors are undermining their long-term sustainability goals and ambitions, according to an EY survey of 350 asset managers, wealth managers, insurers and pension funds. Comments from EY's Ben Taylor. Read more of Emanuela (Emmy) Hawker's news story here: