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Paul Verney

Paul joined RI’s editorial team in 2017 and has developed a particular interest in shareholder engagement and ESG voting. His journalistic beat also includes developments in the banking sector around sustainability. Paul holds a Master’s degree in Philosophy from King’s College London.
Herren Lee says investor demand for information ‘not being met by the current voluntary framework’ and floats creation of ESG standard setting body
Divestment not enough, says US-based hedge fund manager AQR
Round up: the latest on global ESG-related resolutions
IIGCC launches net-zero framework as trial suggests cost of alignment is ‘manageable’ - irrespective of climate policy
Top-five ranking by London Stock Exchange Group-owned data provider branded a “joke”, but others say it highlights myths around ESG
NZ Super says banks’ financing of Israeli settlements ‘inconsistent’ with UN Global Compact
Head of influential investor body responds to Robeco-backed study on signatories’ voting, acknowledging some members join to win mandates
ESAs warn Commission of ‘burdensome’ disclosures requirements if market players aren’t given sufficient time to prepare
“Risk-based” divestments linked to climate change and human rights increase cumulative returns by 0.37% since 2012, NBIM annual RI report reveals
Danske Bank’s head of sustainable bonds questions whether 15-20bps ‘greenium’ estimate exaggerates true picture
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