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FTfm: Responsible Investing

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

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ESG investors retain a glimmer of hope even after Trump’s victory
But businesses will be tempted to play down sustainability with an incoming president who vows to support fossil fuels
Data shortfall undermines ESG investment, asset managers warn
Many blame poor information — but campaigners say this is too often used as an excuse for inaction
Investment sector seeks to put a value on biodiversity
Funds are beginning to target an issue long neglected when compared with sustainability
Tough terrain ahead for investors in energy transition minerals
Geopolitics and human rights concerns make lucrative opportunities difficult to access
Global green subsidy race draws investor attention
Europe, the US and China are vying to be the most attractive destination for investment in sustainability
New rules sharpen investment focus on modern slavery
EU human rights directive adds to US laws on forced labour — but uncertainty surrounds Trump administration’s stance