New report by NewClimate Institute @newclimate.bsky.social and Carbon Market Watch on ‘net zero’ plans by world’s biggest companies has this chart summarizing global ESG: "What they appear to pledge": Massive "What they really commit to": Little "What is left out": Almost everything "What is unclear": Lots

#SEBI has released a consultation paper, in which it has suggested standards for environmental, social and governance (#ESG) rating providers. As the challenges related to #climatechange are increasing, there is a push for #sustainable #finance, globally. india.mongabay.com/2022/02/sebi-p…

Although these treaty supporters are all members of the @PRI_News Plastic Investor Working Group, only one-third of their colleagues felt obliged to join them as signatories of the pre-UNEA Manifesto in support a global #PlasticTreaty planet-tracker.org/hiding-away/

There is set to be a significant acceleration of climate stress-testing in 2022, building on early work by the Dutch and UK central banks, as well as France’s Autorite de Controle Prudentiel et de Resolution (ACPR). Learn more: ow.ly/5vp650I4oRb

Anonymous🇬🇧👀 Can you please get a hold of Elon Musk and kindly program all of Russia’s Tesla’s to play the Ukraine national song when the car is started + show videos of war crimes instead of navigation? 🙏🇺🇦

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Investment banks raised $196 billion for Russian companies since 2014 invasion of Crimea, Ukraine. Did these investment banks employ their Human Rights Policies? Responsible Alpha Olita 🌻🇺🇦 responsiblealpha.com/post/since-cri…

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How effective is #ESGInvesting? Especially when funds prioritise #Sustainability metrics over social actions and harms? It is critical to have strict regulations. #ESG forbes.com/sites/michaelp…

“We need clarity around a number of issues if we are to avoid an #ESG landscape in which a surfeit of rhetoric disguises a dearth of tangible results.” Henning Stein of Invesco Ltd writes an informative post on the future of #ImpactInvesting! greenbiz.com/article/esg-an…

#SustainableInvesting has risen dramatically in recent years, rising from $30.7 trillion in 2018 to $35.3 trillion in 2020. Even less purpose-driven companies are publishing more #ESG data to appease investors. weforum.org/agenda/2022/02…

As #ESG investing becomes more popular, efforts are being made to "green" industries that some may see as incompatible with environmental goals. ETF vid LTH stream #ImpactInvesting etfstream.com/features/can-n…

Fascinating piece on how Russia's invasion of Ukraine affected #ESG investors and industry. x.com/ft4s/status/14…

The popularity of #ESG investing is apparent, but with widespread #greenwashing and no uniform set of rules to follow, it may face a big mis-selling controversy in the future. Laurence Fletcher's #ImpactInvesting ft.com/content/ae78c0…

#ESGInvesting has exploded in popularity, but it's been marred by widespread #greenwashing. The SEC has announced that it will enforce #ESGReportDisclosure criteria with the same zeal as it does other company reporting rules. cfodive.com/news/sec-take-…

In 2022, the Dutch and UK central banks and France's Autorite de Controle Prudentiel et de Resolution are expected to accelerate climate stress testing significantly. #ESG x.com/Fitch_ESG/stat…

According to a new issue brief from the EBRI and the NAGDCA, women are more likely than men to invest in #ESG funds. Older participants and those with greater account balances are less likely to invest than younger and less well-off members. etfdb.com/esg-channel/wo…

With the impact of #ClimateChange on people's health worldwide, it's only logical that the #healthcare industry places a greater emphasis on lowering emissions within its supply chains. #ESG #SupplyChainManagement philips.com/a-w/about/news…

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"Being a member of ESA & a Certified Ecologist along with my financial credentials enables me to discuss biodiversity risk...with the private sector, corporations & Wall Street enabling conservation actions.” - Gabriel Thoumi, CFA, FRM Learn more about certification: esa.org/certification/