ESG / Impact News
NYC Pension Funds to Drop Asset Managers Without Strong Net Zero Action Plans
New York City Comptroller Brad Lander announced that he was increasing demands on asset managers for the city’s pension system – collectively the fourth largest public pension plan in the U.S. – to align their investments with the city’s climate goals, including requirements to submit strong net zero action plans, and to set expectations for […]
„Der Hype ist vorbei, der Trend bleibt robust“
Trotz politischer Unsicherheiten und abnehmendem ESG-Momentum bleibt die Klimatransition laut Adrien Dumas (Mandarine Gestion) ein zentraler Investmenttrend. Der Manager des Global Transition Fonds setzt auf aktive Steuerung, thematische Breite und klare ESG-Ausschlüsse – inklusive Verzicht auf Rüstungsinvestments.
New York State Pension Fund Commits $2.4 Billion to Climate Investment Strategies
The New York State Common Retirement Fund, one of the largest public pension plans in the U.S., announced the allocation of $2.4 billion to its Sustainable Investments and Climate Solutions (SICS) Program through investments in three climate-focused investment funds. State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli also announced that the fund completed its annual review of thermal […]
CDP Reports 30% Jump in Companies Achieving Top Environmental Disclosure Scores
The number of companies achieving an “A” score in at least one category in research provider and environmental disclosure system CDP’s annual assessment jumped by 30% in 2024, but still represented only 2% of disclosing companies, CDP reported. CDP runs a global environmental disclosure system, enabling investors and other stakeholders to measure and track organization’s […]
Franklin Templeton Launches Enhanced ESG, Reduced Carbon Footprint S&P 500 and World ETFs
Global investment manager Franklin Templeton announced the launch of the Franklin S&P 500 Screened UCITS ETF and the Franklin S&P World Screened UCITS ETF, two new exchange traded funds targeted at European investors, aimed at providing enhanced ESG and reduced carbon footprint features while closely tracking the performance of their U.S. and global equity benchmarks. […]
Energy Storage Startup Base Power Raises $200 Million
Battery storage startup Base Power announced that it has raised $200 million in Series B funding round to scale its distributed energy storage solution aimed at addressing grid instability challenges and higher energy cost issues from increasing electrification. Energy storage forms one of the key building blocks for the rapidly expanding clean energy transition, given […]
Robeco Launches Tool for Investors to Find Biodiversity Leaders and Underperformers
International asset manager Robeco announced the launch of its new Biodiversity Traffic Light, a new tool aimed at enabling investors to identify corporate leaders and laggards on biodiversity and nature loss performance. According to a white paper released by Robeco alongside the launch of the Biodiversity Traffic Light, the launch of the new tool follows […]
Microsoft Buys 1.4 Million Tons of Carbon Removal from Reforestation of Former Mine Land
Microsoft and nature-based solutions company Living Carbon announced today a large-scale carbon removal deal, with Microsoft agreeing to purchase 1.4 million tonnes of carbon removal credits from Living Carbon’s reforestation projects on degraded mine lands in the U.S.
KlimawandelMit künstlicher Intelligenz lässt sich nachhaltiger investieren
Ein neuer ESG-Score spürt mittels künstlicher Intelligenz frühzeitig Risiken auf – das schafft finanziellen Mehrwert für Anleger.
ESG Today: Week in Review
This week in ESG news: SEC approves U.S.’ first sustainability-focused stock exchange; Microsoft signs record-breaking carbon removal deals; Net Zero Banking alliance drops 1.5°C commitment; U.S. walks out on international shipping decarbonization agreement; GM’s new Chief Sustainability Officer; EU selects first industries for product ecodesign requirements; Trump halts work on massive New York renewable energy […]
Nachhaltig investieren? Jedem zweiten Anleger ist das wichtig
Für die Hälfte der Bundesbürger spielen ESG-Aspekte in der Geldanlage eine bedeutende Rolle. Dies zeigt eine Studie im Auftrag des Versicherers Barmenia Gothaer. Ebenfalls 50 Prozent würden sogar dann nachhaltig investieren, wenn sie dafür eine geringere Rendite in Kauf nehmen müssten.
Studie offenbart Transparenzdefizite bei nachhaltigen Fonds
Kurz und bündig: Impact bleibt Ausnahme: Nur wenige der untersuchten Fonds verfolgen tatsächlich messbare ökologische oder soziale Ziele – echte Impact- oder Transition-Strategien sind rar. Transparenzdefizit erschwert Eigeninitiative: Privatanleger stoßen beim Versuch, eigenständig ein nachhaltiges Portfolio zusammenzustellen, schnell an Grenzen. Regulatorische Standards allein reichen nicht: Trotz EU-Taxonomie und neuer ESMA-Vorgaben fehlen klare Definitionen, Vergleichbarkeit und […]
EU-ESG-Regularien meistern: Rechtliche Risiken und Chancen für deutsche KMU 2025
Ihr Weg zur ESG-Exzellenz Die EU-ESG-Regularien sind eine Herausforderung, aber auch eine Gelegenheit für deutsche KMU. Durch frühzeitige Compliance können Bußgelder, Reputationsschäden und Wettbewerbsnachteile vermieden werden – zugleich öffnen sich Türen zu Fördermitteln und neuen Märkten. Fundierte Expertise in Arbeitsrecht, Datenschutz und internationalem Handel ist der Schlüssel, um diese Balance zu finden. Kontaktieren Sie mich […]
Is the industry ready to be net-zero carbon in the next 5 years?
A new era for supply chain sustainability? The primary driver of sustainability efforts is the desire for a positive environmental impact, rather than regulatory compliance. Logistics operators, retailers, and manufacturers are increasingly aware of sustainability requirements. There’s a noticeable decline in companies citing a lack of resources, skills, or leadership support as obstacles to implementing […]
The Hive Amsterdam: A Benchmark for Sustainable and Smart Office Spaces
The Hive Amsterdam, developed by EDGE, is redefining the future of office spaces by integrating sustainability, technology, and employee well-being into its design. This state-of-the-art development in the Zuidas business district has established itself as a leading smart office, setting new standards for efficiency and innovation.
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