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    Switzerland to Require Companies to Disclose 2050-Aligned Net Zero Roadmaps

    2024-12-10

    ESG Today: The Swiss government announced the launch of a consultation on a series of new proposals to update its sustainability-related disclosure rules for companies, including a requirement for companies to provide plans to align with Switzerland’s net zero by 2050 climate target, and for climate-related reporting to be based on standards such as the ISSB or the EU’s ESRS.

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    Carbon Credit Market Set for Rebound in 2025: MSCI

    2024-12-09

    Funds Europe: The global carbon credit market could regain its momentum in 2025, according to MSCI’s data. With the total market value projected to grow from $1.5 billion in 2024 to as much as $35 billion by 2030 and $200 billion by 2050, the report highlighted a potential turning point for this sector if climate commitments are delivered.

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    Asset Managers Weigh Nuclear Energy and Geopolitics as ESG Dilemmas

    2024-12-02

    Funds Europe: European asset managers face dilemmas over ESG priorities, including nuclear energy and military investments, according to the debut edition of the Funds Europe Asset Managers’ Carbon Impact Research Report.

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    EU Seeks to Streamline ESG Regulations Amid Growing Backlash

    2024-11-25

    BNN Bloomberg: The next European Commission will urgently seek to streamline the bloc’s many environmental, social and governance rules, as it responds to complaints that excessive regulations are gutting industry competitiveness.

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    EU Approves New ESG Ratings Regulation to Enhance Transparency and Investor Trust

    2024-11-20

    ESG News: The Council of the European Union has approved a groundbreaking regulation to enhance the transparency, consistency, and comparability of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) ratings. 

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    Hundreds of ESG Funds Are Being Wound Down, Morningstar Says

    2024-10-24

    BNN Bloomberg: Asset managers in Europe and the US have spent 2024 winding down hundreds of ESG funds, as the investment strategy continues to bump up against regulatory headwinds.

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    AI Adoption for ESG Research Set to Grow

    2024-10-23

    Funds Europe: Investors expect to use artificial intelligence (AI) to address data challenges - but also view it as an ESG risk, according to research that reveals ESG adoption is at an "all time high".

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    Carbon Footprints of European Fund Portfolios Revealed

    2024-10-15

    Funds Europe: A research report published by Funds Europe has revealed wide variations in the carbon footprint of the investment portfolios of Europe's largest asset managers. 

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    EU Watchdog To Clarify ESG Fund Naming Rules After Backlash

    2024-10-11

    XM: The European Union's securities watchdog is considering changes or clarification to incoming rules on the naming of sustainable investment funds, after investors warned they could make it harder for polluters to access cash they want to decarbonise.

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    European Real Estate Decarbonisation Costs Increase But Remain Achievable

    2024-09-30

    Funds Europe: European real estate decarbonisation costs increase but remain achievable, according to a report from asset manager AEW. It is anticipated that this will be achievable for investors given AEW's projected annual return of 8.8% across all European prime sectors for the 2024-28 period. 

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