2020 was something of a boom year for ETFs, which saw the sector grow to $189bn and record almost 200 new listings, after capturing $97bn of flows over the course of the year. There are now more than 540 ESG ETFs available. While the Covid-19 pandemic stranded global markets in the eye of the storm, […]

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UK-based sustainable energy service provider TelosNRG has announced the launch of a bespoke “ESG package” for the renewables industry, designed to help energy sector companies understand and measure their current ESG performance against key markers of progress. The service will involve utilising Telos’ expertise in ESG credentials to advise companies on the performance of their […]

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Leading investor relations consultancy firm Edison Group has announced the launch of a new series of ESG reports designed to democratise investor access to review companies’ performance and adherence “across the most significant and stringent criteria”. The reports – collectively called ‘Edison ESG Edge’ – utilise a standardised structure and a “ratified, forward-looking data set […]

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A new study commissioned by trading broker HYCM has revealed how anxieties surrounding the coronavirus pandemic and Brexit has affected UK investors’ plans for 2021, with the majority believing the true impact on the UK economy will not be seen until next year. The survey was conducted across 885 UK-based investors, all of whom have […]

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The first platform for retail investors to track the carbon impact of their investments – an app named Sugi – launched on Tuesday with the aim of helping investors ‘build a greener portfolio’ in line with their values. Sugi, powered by Moneyhub’s Open Finance data and intelligence API, is a free to use app aimed […]

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A coalition of 30 major asset managers, banks and investors – boasting Schroders, BlackRock, Barclays, and NatWest among others – have urged the UK government to issue a green bond to support investments in projects designed to decarbonise the UK economy and tackle social inequality. Reuters reported that the proposal involves a sovereign bond developed […]

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With sustainability becoming an increasingly significant consideration for discerning investors, being able to differentiate between true sustainability and merely a green veneer – or, ‘greenwashing’ – will become increasingly important as time goes on. That is why Tribe Impact Capital wants investors to know the risks of relying on ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance), and […]

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Polymateria, a business specialising in biodegradation and composting, announced on Tuesday that it had received £15 million in funding from impact investing platform Planet First Partners, to fund the roll-out of its plastic Biotransformation technology. The Biotransformation technology is designed to trigger a chemical conversion which attacks the crystalline and amorphous region of the plastic’s […]

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Environmental policies have never been so important for businesses. Issues such as climate change and global warning are now becoming increasingly more avid as firms look to shift their operating strategy to combat climate change. I have picked out three FTSE 100 listed firms, who I feel are providing a measurable impact on the environment […]

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Never was there a more shocking millennial-induced horror story than this – the traditional brew is suffering because herbal alternatives are in fashion. The shift in consumer behaviour could see household goods giant Unilever (LON:ULVR) attempting to offload its PG Tips and Lipton brands. The news came following the company posting its slowest quarterly growth […]

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On January 17th, New York-based global bank Citi (NYSE:C) announced the launch of the $150 million Citi Impact Fund, an investment drive aimed at “double bottom line” US-based private sector companies which generate financial profit and have a positive impact on society. CEO Michael Corbat commented on the launch, “It takes companies of all sizes […]

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