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The group has launched workstreams on reporting, stewardship and regulation

The latest developments in sustainable finance

Talk of reducing the carbon intensity or even the “temperature” of an equity portfolio and it’s assumed this will really be part of the fight against climate change. You would expect a direct impact on the issuers of the stocks contained in the portfolio. But there is an inconsistency between investment decisions at the specific stock level and many climate or Paris-aligned investment strategies. This portfolio greenwashing can be both measured and avoided, and experts from Scientific Beta will show you how. Speakers: -Noël Amenc, PhD, is Associate Professor of Finance, EDHEC Business School (Singapore) and the founding Chief Executive Officer of Scientific Beta. -Erik Christiansen is an ESG and Low Carbon Investment Specialist with Scientific Beta. He was previously Head of Investment Strategy with the French pension scheme ERAFP. -Felix Goltz, PhD, is Research Director at Scientific Beta. Moderator: -Daniel Brooskbank, Head of Strategic Content, Responsible Investor.

The latest developments in sustainable finance

Framework aims to establish universal commitment benchmarks for financial institutions

Exxon’s upcoming AGM will be one of the most significant since the advent of modern responsible investment, says Edward Mason. Shareholders cannot afford to let it pass without taking a stand.

Despite changes to make the proposal less product specific, some say the likely outcome is for advisers to direct clients with sustainability preferences to products defined as sustainable under SFDR rules

From May 10-14, the RI United Kingdom conference points the spotlight on the £2.5trn pension fund market

Investors are “motivated by a financial rather than a non pecuniary motive” say researchers

The SEC has confirmed climate reporting plans by the end of the year, but what should they look like? And can the US still find a seat at the table when it comes to global developments?