Case over pension scheme management highlights rising risks of legal challenges over environmentally-focused policies
World’s largest money manager had staked out position as sustainable investment leader
VC funding into green technology is down but there’s more to the story
Rob Bauer calls on banks, pension funds and rating agencies to change outdated policies in face of rising threats
Internal memo reveals multilateral lender’s fear that new rules will put its climate credentials at risk
The new year will bring tough challenges for investors in the energy transition
Ignites Asia analysis has tracked investments in companies such as CATL, the EV battery maker accused of Xinjiang links
Consumer goods giant which has scaled back some green targets is to combine position with other areas
Regulator changes tack after pushback on fund naming rules
Investors who want to bet against progressive values have a few options, none straightforward
Weighing the benefits of immediate electricity access vs long-term growth
Business secretary Jonathan Reynolds says banks and investors should shrug off ethical concerns about industry
Microsoft’s artificial intelligence chief is building a team focused on consumer health
Standards body hit by criticism over forest projects decision
The changing landscape for responsible investment, from Donald Trump’s victory amid a US ‘anti-woke’ backlash to the trouble with ESG data. Plus the global green subsidy race; backing biodiversity; minerals critical to the energy transition; and avoiding modern slavery risk
EU human rights directive adds to US laws on forced labour — but uncertainty surrounds Trump administration’s stance
Geopolitics and human rights concerns make lucrative opportunities difficult to access
But businesses will be tempted to play down sustainability with an incoming president who vows to support fossil fuels
Funds are beginning to target an issue long neglected when compared with sustainability
Active fund managers often claim the moral high ground, but investors are increasingly choosing passive rivals
Many blame poor information — but campaigners say this is too often used as an excuse for inaction
Also in today’s newsletter, corporate DEI faces mounting attacks
Pullback is abrupt reversal from policies that appeared poised to influence corporate ranks
The impact investing market has been growing rapidly. Whether its tools and techniques can be applied more broadly remains to be seen
Also in this newsletter: Ireland goes to the polls
