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Although it seems ESG’s rise to the top of the news agenda was swift, focus on its fundamental elements – Environment, Social, and Corporate Governance – are nothing new. Previously understood through the term ‘CSR’ or corporate social responsibility, many agree that ESG is merely the newest edition in a constant rebrand of the same principles. And in extreme cases, it’s considered a deceptive way of boosting corporate reputation: a guise distracting the industry from a lack of action being taken.
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Nicola Stopps
07.06.2022
From April 2022, a key policy update will make reporting on the Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) mandatory by law in the UK, compelling over 1,300 UK companies to disclose information in alignment with the guidelines.
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Olivia O’Brien
17.05.2022
As the war in Ukraine rages, finance professionals on Wall Street and in Europe recently attracted outrage by suggesting that investing in arms manufacturers should be treated as ethical investing. In the fight against tyranny, they argued that such an investment “preserves peace and global stability” and defends “the values of liberal democracies”. As such, it belongs in the increasingly lucrative investment category known as ESG or environmental, social and governance.
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Marc Lepere
29.03.2022
In recent years, a growing awareness of sustainability and social responsibility has seen Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance (ESG) truly enter the mainstream, becoming increasingly important to a business’ reputation and to investors’ decision-making.
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Jessica Camus
14.02.2022
With SFDR Phase 1 rules now in full force, it’s becoming essential for startups to know how well they’re doing on matters of environment, society and governance.
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Florence Wildblood
17.01.2022
Companies of all sizes are realising that making are effort outside of the office is good for business and are embracing ESG (environmental, social and governance) or, as it’s more commonly known, sustainability.
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Pete Martin
23.12.2021
Under growing pressure to behave more sustainably and with greater social responsibility, organisations everywhere are increasingly adopting environmental, social, and governance (ESG) standards around the way they operate.
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Saira Gill
29.11.2021
New research by iStock has found that supporting the environment and supporting the local economy are linked for many UK consumers who are choosing to shop smarter than ever before.
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Maddyness UK
22.11.2021
Facebook is an archetypal example of a high-growth company’s success, but the model of prioritising exponential user acquisition does not bode well for its responsibility. If the current regime of censure and sanctions on companies and CEOs does not incentivise greater corporate responsibility, then what will?
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Marc Lepere
18.11.2021
For startups to secure fundraising, it’s important for them to not only monitor their environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors, but provide proof that they are doing so. We spoke to Early Metrics to discover how their ratings method allows investors and consumers to be sure the startups they invest in are sustainable.
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Abby Wallace
10.11.2021
The issue of sustainability is in the spotlight like never before. 64% of respondents to a global survey carried out by the UN described climate change as an emergency; one that required decision-makers to step up on their ambitions. And with the UK due to host the COP26 summit in November, two thirds of the British public want the country to become a world leader on climate change.
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Jessica Camus
22.10.2021
Responsible investing has swept across the investment industry over the last decade and we have seen a rise in funds looking to drive more than just financial returns - whether that be across reducing carbon emissions, increasing diversity amongst business owners, or investing in more sustainable business models.
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Jordan Fletcher
21.10.2021
To figure out what to do about ESG, start with the regulations that you have to report on – and then work out what’s material to your business or your portfolio. Not the other way round.
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Marc Lepere
18.10.2021
The idea that your financial life is different to your personal life is now somewhat illogical in the investment world. It’s a trend that has struck James Purcell, head of sustainable investing at Quintet Private Bank. Observing how financial investments have meaningful real-world impact, James is acutely aware of the latest trends in sustainable investing, and who is driving them.
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Abby Wallace
07.10.2021
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