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ESG still scant in DC plans, used more in public sector
INVESTING RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 10, 2021
ESG still scant in DC plans, used more in public sector

ESG is only used in 5% of corporate DC plans, according to Callan. Use by institutional investors also varies a lot by geography.

Net-zero asset managers fall short of targets set by scientists
INVESTING ESG NOV 10, 2021
Net-zero asset managers fall short of targets set by scientists

Firms that have recently disclosed interim portfolio decarbonization targets are on track to cut their CO2 footprint by just 20% this decade, according to nonprofit Universal Owner.

Climate resilience metrics launched at COP26
INVESTING ESG NOV 09, 2021
Climate resilience metrics launched at COP26

The eighth day of the conference saw announcements on climate resilience and ocean risks, and an appearance by former U.S. President Barack Obama.

Protecting nature is best shot at reaching net zero
INVESTING ESG NOV 08, 2021
Protecting nature is best shot at reaching net zero

Nature Day on Saturday saw farming, agricultural and ‘nature positive’ pledges from governments and companies.

Countries distance themselves from coal
INVESTING ESG NOV 05, 2021
Countries distance themselves from coal

Some 20 countries stated that, from 2022, they will no longer fund unabated fossil fuel projects abroad.

Yellen to urge finance CEOs to put more funds into climate fight
INVESTING ESG NOV 05, 2021
Yellen to urge finance CEOs to put more funds into climate fight

Private capital would prove more critical to reaching the Paris Agreement aim of net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.

30 finance firms pledge to end deforestation
INVESTING ESG NOV 04, 2021
30 finance firms pledge to end deforestation

Institutions with more than $8.7 trillion in assets, including Aviva, Schroders and Axa, have committed $7.2 billion to eliminate investment in activities resulting in deforestation.

Fink takes aim at private companies
INVESTING ESG NOV 04, 2021
Fink takes aim at private companies

BlackRock CEO Larry Fink says public markets can’t navigate path to net zero alone, and shares his view on ‘reimagining emerging markets.'

SEC paves way for more proxy votes on climate change
INVESTING ESG NOV 03, 2021
SEC paves way for more proxy votes on climate change

The change is the latest attempt by the agency to make it easier for shareholders to take action on hot-button issues like race and climate change.

How technology is transforming ESG and values-based investing
INVESTING OPINION NOV 02, 2021
How technology is transforming ESG and values-based investing

Sustainable investing is expanding rapidly, and part of its evolution hinges on technological innovation.

Dirty energy rides performance wave as flip side of ESG
INVESTING EQUITIES NOV 01, 2021
Dirty energy rides performance wave as flip side of ESG

A supply-demand imbalance has pushed energy sector stocks up 56% so far this year, while a natural gas ETF has spiked 110%.

Geeta Aiyer is an ESG pioneer and a DEI champion
INVESTING PRACTICE MANAGEMENT NOV 01, 2021
Geeta Aiyer is an ESG pioneer and a DEI champion

Geeta Aiyer has dedicated her career and personal passion to using finance to support social good via ESG and impact investing.

Short-term ESG performance shines light on active management
INVESTING ESG OCT 29, 2021
Short-term ESG performance shines light on active management

A relatively strong third-quarter performance by some types of environmental, social and governance funds reignites the debate over ESG alpha.

US SIF offers guide for advisers
INVESTING PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 27, 2021
US SIF offers guide for advisers

The nonprofit supporting sustainable investing suggests six steps advisers can use to start or strengthen a sustainable investment practice.

ESG, the proposed DOL rule and fiduciary duty
INVESTING OPINION OCT 27, 2021
ESG, the proposed DOL rule and fiduciary duty

The Labor Department's proposed ESG rule is a great step forward. The transition to a more sustainable economy will require increased attention to material risks and opportunities, including those related to ESG factors.

Fidelity International to halve CO2 in portfolio by 2030
INVESTING ESG OCT 26, 2021
Fidelity International to halve CO2 in portfolio by 2030

The London-based firm, which manages more than $785 billion, plans to give portfolio companies time to adopt to its tougher CO2 requirements.

Regulators warn climate change poses threat to financial stability
INVESTING ESG OCT 22, 2021
Regulators warn climate change poses threat to financial stability

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen led the panel of top federal regulators that issued the report on climate change, including tentative recommendations for how agencies should begin preparing to contain the risk.

ESG information buffet can confuse hungry investors
INVESTING ESG OCT 21, 2021
ESG information buffet can confuse hungry investors

A Capital Group survey released during Schwab Impact cites a lack of consistency in ESG scores, varying company disclosures and differing third-party ratings.

Passage of infrastructure bill could mean more spending in future
INVESTING ESG OCT 20, 2021
Passage of infrastructure bill could mean more spending in future

Congress likely would propose more sustainable infrastructure investment once the ball gets rolling, expert says at Schwab Impact.

ESG proponents push for legislation addressing retirement investing
INVESTING RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 14, 2021
ESG proponents push for legislation addressing retirement investing

Democratic bills in Congress would codify the Biden administration's proposal, but Republican support is lacking.