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Green believers vs ESG naysayers: is the net zero investment space in rude health?
Stats show the net zero investment market is in a relatively good shape. However, fresh political winds with strong anti-ESG sentiments increasingly present a major challenge


How new laws are ramping up the push for renewables investment
The Inflation Reduction Act in the US has already seen increased capital diverted to American renewables projects. Can the rest of the world catch up?

People Moves 19 May: who is hiring who within the industry?
Several UK asset owners and managers have appointed new sustainability heads, including LGPS Central, Brunel, Franklin Templeton and AXA IM

Stewardship and engagement: the passive funds conundrum
The three biggest shareholders in oil and gas firms are passive fund managers. What does this mean for stewardship on climate change?



Hollow words: Stewardship leads show continuing scepticism over offsets
BNP Paribas AM’s head of stewardship says a lot of companies with net zero strategies are solely talking about carbon offsetting, without much action

Proxy season in full swing: Investors press for net zero action but with limited results
Votes at Chevron and Volkswagen highlight increased director accountability despite most net zero-related motions not making it so far this proxy season

People Moves: Who is hiring who within the industry?
A range of industry insiders with a sustainability background climbed the corporate ladder this week

Investment giant ClearBridge is increasingly asserting its influence
ClearBridge's ESG head said more than 1,000 meetings with portfolio companies over the past year are shaping up the firm's stewardship approach

Net Zero Investor Podcast – SLBs – criticism and opportunities
A look into the trajectory of sustainability-linked bonds.
