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Institutional Investor: Only 12 percent of portfolio managers globally are women and even the highest performing among them struggle to raise capital.
Yahoo Finance: The United States has withdrawn from a climate coalition that pledged billions of dollars to help certain developing countries transition from coal to clean energy sources. The move marks the latest walk back from a climate deal since Donald Trump returned to the White House.
ESG Today: More than 40% of senior executives report that they prioritize ESG factors when applying for jobs, well ahead of their more junior peers, and many see a rising role for sustainability in talent attraction over the longer term, according to a new survey released by Economist Impact.
ESG Today: International investment manager M&G Investments announced that it will adopt the new “Sustainability Improvers” label introduced by the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)’s Sustainability Disclosure Requirements (SDR) for its Sustain Paris Aligned range of climate mitigation-focused investment funds.
ESG Dive: While debates around climate change are only getting hotter in 2025, chief financial officers surveyed in December appeared to be holding firm to their commitment to sustainability.
ESG News: Standard Chartered has released its detailed Transition Plan, showcasing how the bank will integrate climate considerations into all aspects of its operations, aiming for Net Zero across financing activities by 2050 and operations by 2025.
Portfolio Adviser: Companies in the FTSE 350 index hit their target of having women occupy 40% of leadership positions a year early, with women now filling 43% of company board positions, according to the latest FTSE Women Leaders Review.
ESG Today: HSBC revealed a series of major changes to its climate goals, including a decision to push back its 2030 target to achieve net zero emissions in its operations and supply chain by 20 years, citing the “slower pace of the transition across the real economy,” in areas including climate technology, energy transition, and government policy.
ESG News: CFOs are prioritizing sustainability investments that provide clear, short-term financial and environmental benefits. The corporate shift towards sustainability is not just about compliance—it’s about value creation.
ESG Today: Investment giant BlackRock announced the appointment of Louise Kooy-Henckel as EMEA Head of Sustainable and Transition Solutions. Based in London and reporting to Global Head of STS Helen Lees-Jones, responsible for leading the firm’s efforts in sustainable and transition investing in the EMEA region.
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