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    Barclays Says Blacklists Set to Grow With EU’s New ESG Fund Rule

    2024-05-31

    BNN Bloomberg: Analysts at Barclays Plc are warning that a growing number of stocks will be consigned to exclusion lists as new European Union rules for ESG funds are enforced.

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    Nearly Half of Sustainability-Labelled Funds May Have to Change Names to Meet New EU Anti-Greenwashing Rules: Clarity AI

    2024-05-30

    ESG Today: More than 40% of investment funds in the EU using ESG or sustainability-related labels may be required to change names or sell assets in order to meet new anti-greenwashing rules, according to a new analysis released by sustainability technology platform Clarity AI.

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    Brookfield In Talks to Acquire Clean Energy Developer Neoen for $6.6 Billion

    2024-05-30

    ESG Today: Brookfield Asset Management announced today that it has entered into exclusive negotiations to acquire a majority stake in France-based global renewable energy developer at an equity value of €6.1 billion (USD$6.6 billion) from responsible investment company Impala.

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    Asset Managers With ESG Mandates Brace for Fallout of UK Review

    2024-05-29

    BNN Bloomberg: Asset managers outside the UK are about to find out whether they can continue to sell their ESG funds to British investors. The UK is preparing to launch a consultation on the geographic scope of its new rules for funds claiming to target environmental, social and governance goals. 

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    Investors Increasing Focus on Climate Solutions and Transition Strategies: Robeco Survey

    2024-05-29

    ESG Today: Investors are shifting the focus of their climate investing strategies, with the majority looking to allocate funds to climate solutions and to strategies focused on ‘brown-to-green’ companies transitioning to lower emissions, according to a new survey released by international asset manager Robeco.

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    Abrdn Appoints Dan Grandage As Chief Sustainability Officer

    2024-05-29

    Funds Europe: Abrdn has appointed Dan Grandage as the chief sustainability officer, investments, reporting to Peter Branner, chief investment officer.

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    4 Tips to Build, Scale a World-Class Asset-Management Sustainability Strategy

    2024-05-29

    GreenBiz: Asset management and private capital fund managers have a unique value chain that shapes their culture, key performance indicators and customer. 

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    Europe’s Biggest Pension Fund Sells €10 Billion in Fossil Fuels

    2024-05-28

    BNN Bloomberg: Europe’s biggest pension fund, Stichting Pensioenfonds ABP, has exited all liquid assets in oil, gas and coal worth about €10 billion ($10.8 billion), in an effort to be greener.

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    Bosses Are Talking Less About ESG After Year of Culture Wars

    2024-05-28

    BNN Bloomberg: ESG was near the top of just about every top executive’s talking points just a few years ago. Now, tired of drawing flak from activists on either side of the political spectrum, many CEOs have decided to bottle it up — particularly in the US.

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    EU Adopts Environmental, Human Rights Sustainability Due Diligence Law

    2024-05-24

    ESG Today: The European Council announced the approval by member states of the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD), marking the final step in the adoption of legislation setting mandatory obligations for large companies to address their negative impacts on human rights and the environment across their value chains.

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