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    New EU Sustainable Fund Naming Rules Could Lead to $40 Billion Divestments: Morningstar

    2024-06-10

    ESG Today: Two-thirds of funds in the EU labelled with sustainable or ESG-related terms may need to sell assets or change their names to align with new anti-greenwashing rules, with stock divestments of as much as $40 billion if all were to keep their names, according to a new report released by investment research firm Morningstar.

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    Institutional Investors Advocate For Improved Ocean-Related ESG Data

    2024-06-07

    Funds Europe: BNP Paribas Asset Management, Federated Hermes Limited, Mirova, Robeco, and Storebrand Asset Management have issued a joint statement calling on ESG data providers to enhance their data offerings on ocean-related risks and opportunities at the project and issuer level.

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    Crypto Platform Takes On Sustainability Challenges, Adds ESG-Friendly Launchpad

    2024-06-07

    Cointelegraph: It’s no secret that the crypto industry is facing an uphill battle on its journey to access the masses, and the lack of a relatable narrative stands as a major challenge to tackle.

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    EU Funds Face Fresh Pressure to Dump US Stocks Under New ESG Regulations

    2024-06-06

    BNN Bloomberg: The US stock market has emerged as the most exposed to divestment after the European Union unveiled new rules limiting how freely asset managers can attach ESG labels to their funds.

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    ESG Survey Reveals Companies Remain Keen To Engage

    2024-06-06

    Funds Europe: Despite speculation and allegations of greenwashing or ESG fatigue among investment companies, most firms remain keen to improve their sustainability efforts, according to a survey.

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    Australia Court Finds Active Super Guilty of Making Misleading ESG Investing Claims

    2024-06-06

    ESG Today: A federal court in Australia ruled that superannuation fund Active Super trustee LGSS Pty Limited contravened the law by making misleading ESG investing representations to its members, by continuing to invest in securities in areas that it had claimed to eliminate for environmental or social reasons.

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    ESG Reporting Software Market Worth $2.1 Billion By 2029

    2024-06-06

    Yahoo Finance: The ESG Reporting Software Market is expected to grow from USD 0.9 billion in 2024 to USD 2.1 billion by 2029 at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 17.0% during the forecast period, according to a new report by MarketsandMarkets™.

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    Nearly 96% of Board Directors Expect a Continued or Stronger Focus on ESG Despite Ongoing Backlash

    2024-06-04

    Business Wire: Nearly 96% of corporate boards expect a continued or stronger focus on ESG over the next five years, with diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) and climate change topping the list of priorities, according to the new Sustainability in the Spotlight 2024 report from Diligent and Spencer Stuart

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    Navigating ESG Implementation Hurdles And Building Investor Trust

    2024-06-04

    Forbes: In the current corporate world, environmental, social and governance (ESG) criteria have become essential indicators of a company’s long-term sustainability and ethical practices. Investors are demanding transparency and accountability in these areas, making companies adopt robust ESG practices.

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    Over 70% of Companies Have Abandoned Acquisitions Over ESG Concerns: Deloitte Survey

    2024-06-03

    ESG Today: Sustainability considerations are becoming increasingly central in the mergers and acquisitions dealmaking process, with more than 70% of M&A leaders reporting abandoning potential acquisitions over ESG concerns, according to a new survey released by global professional services firm Deloitte.

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