Net Zero

The latest developments in sustainable finance: Ben & Jerry's sues Unilever; excluding ESG laggards does not harm EU bond portfolio performance.

Research suggests investors are making slow progress on the ‘hugely important’ approach. Responsible Investor explores why it matters and speaks to one pension fund that’s leading the pack.

Think tank 2 Degrees Investing Initiative says study shows investors are flouting partnership’s requirements.

UN body created to scrutinise net-zero commitments encourages regulators to feed into new call for input.

Climate proposal backed by Amundi, HSBC and Man Group garners 26% support at Japanese coal giant, as Schroders rules out support for living wage ask at Sainsbury’s.

UN-backed $10trn investor body to work on blended finance climate solutions with Gabon sovereign wealth fund.

Respect capital markets, be realistic about transition risks and opt for impact investing, says ESG critic Marlo Oaks.

LGPS board chair was 'extremely disappointed' not to see TCFD requirements for local government schemes before COP26.

Just Transition is a 'moral imperative and economic necessity' says Anne Simpson, calling for action on 'at pace and scale'.

Finnish fund expands net-zero target to all asset classes and sets target of halving absolute emissions by 2030.