2022 in review: ESG at the crossroads
December 23, 2022
With 2022 coming to a close, Minerva takes a brief look at the major trends seen this year and comments on the future of ESG investing.
Whilst responsible or ESG …
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UK gov repeals Green Taxonomy technical deadline
December 22, 2022
The UK government will not make any secondary legislation under the Taxonomy Regulations, with policymakers set to revoke their legal obligation to seal the climate segment of the upcoming rules …
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Australian banks intend to reduce climate-risk exposure
December 9th, 2022
Australia’s largest banks expect to reduce exposure to climate-risk affected industries, according to new research by the Australian Prudential Regulation authority (APRA).
The Climate Vulnerability Assessment revealed banks intend …
Read MoreEurope’s biggest regulators launch greenwashing study
November 22, 2022
A major greenwashing study has been launched by three of Europe’s most powerful financial regulatory bodies.
The study is currently built around a call for evidence aimed at gathering information …
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FCA looks to tackle sustainability spin doctors
October 28, 2022
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) wants a crackdown on greenwashing investment companies using misleading sustainability spin.
The UK regulator believes there needs to be agreed and recognised labels on products …
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A third of corporate boards lack strong understanding of key ESG issues, says survey
October 21, 2022
More than a third of company bosses do not have a good understanding of key ESG areas – including climate change – according …
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PRI proposes framework for ESG investment
October 14, 2022
The tension between increasing positive sustainability investment impact while staying within the laws of different jurisdictions has been explored in a report by the Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI).
The study …
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Australia’s ESG movement builds momentum
September 15, 2022
Australia’s new-found commitment to ESG investment is gathering momentum, with both the Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) and Climate Action 100+ updating their guidance for the nation.
Traditionally regarded as an ESG …
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Investor coalition calls for mandatory climate disclosure
16 September, 2022
Governments around the world are being urged to mandate climate transition commitments by a coalition of asset managers representing $39trn in capital.
Coordinated by the Investor Agenda, the call to …
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