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    Goldman Executive Has ESG Strategy to Dodge Hedge Fund Attacks

    2023-10-11

    BNN Bloomberg: As short sellers target traditional green stocks being hammered by inflation, an executive at the fund management arm of Goldman Sachs Group Inc. says there’s one kind of ESG asset that has what it takes to defy such headwinds.

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    How To Prevent Accusations Of Greenwashing

    2023-10-10

    Forbes: Companies are now expected to report on ESG, including environmental sustainability. Mandatory and voluntary ESG reporting requirements depend on whether you work for a public or private company.

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    Survey: Majority of CEOs Committed to Improving ESG Performance, Despite Economic Headwinds

    2023-10-10

    GreenBiz: Most CEOs leading the world's largest companies remain committed to prioritizing environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues, despite growing concerns over the threat posed by current economic and geopolitical headwinds.

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    Majority of Private Investors Consider ESG When Investing

    2023-10-09

    ESG Clarity: Some 53% of private investors consider ESG factors when investing, but its popularity has declined slightly since 2021, according to the latest annual ESG Attitudes Tracker from the Association of Investment Companies (AIC).

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    BlackRock Taps Private Debt Market With New Transition Fund

    2023-10-05

    BNN Bloomberg: BlackRock Inc. is tapping the private credit market to launch a new fund that will offer one of the fastest-growing ESG investment strategies in the US. The Climate Transition-Oriented Private Debt Fund will become part of an investing platform at BlackRock that the asset manager says is worth more than $100 billion.

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    Global Sustainability-Focused Family Office Launches

    2023-10-04

    ESG Clarity: Milltrust International, an investment manager co-headquartered in London and Singapore, has launched a global sustainability-focused multi-family office with the aim of protecting and investing assets for families who prioritize sustainability and impact.

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    How the ESG Backlash Has Hit One Small Firm

    2023-10-03

    Institutional Investor: Conservative states have been rallying against huge managers such as BlackRock that use environmental and social factors to make some investments. Now, they’re coming after a small firm. The target, Responsible Alpha — a research and consulting firm, will likely lose an outside investment as a result of the campaign.

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    Private Equity Women Investor Network Names Emily Mendell Executive Director

    2023-10-03

    Chief Investment Officer: Emily Mendell has been appointed as executive director of the Private Equity Women Investor Network, an organization for senior-level women investment professionals in private equity. 

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    Legal & General Commits Up to $100 Million to ImpactA Global to Address Critical Sustainable Infrastructure Deficit in Emerging Markets

    2023-10-03

    Legal & General: Legal & General Capital (“Legal & General”) has committed up to USD 100 million to women-led impact investment advisory firm ImpactA Global (“ImpactA”).  This investment will be directed to debt financing for sustainable infrastructure in emerging markets, with a focus on addressing climate challenges and reducing inequalities. 

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    Investors Seek Climate Votes at High-Risk Firms

    2023-10-03

    Funds Europe: Investor associations have written to companies in high-risk sectors, encouraging them to provide climate transition plan votes for “enhanced transparency and accountability”.

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