Ignites Asia analysis has tracked investments in companies such as CATL, the EV battery maker accused of Xinjiang links
Consumer goods giant which has scaled back some green targets is to combine position with other areas
Regulator changes tack after pushback on fund naming rules
Investors who want to bet against progressive values have a few options, none straightforward
Weighing the benefits of immediate electricity access vs long-term growth
Business secretary Jonathan Reynolds says banks and investors should shrug off ethical concerns about industry
Microsoft’s artificial intelligence chief is building a team focused on consumer health
Standards body hit by criticism over forest projects decision
The changing landscape for responsible investment, from Donald Trump’s victory amid a US ‘anti-woke’ backlash to the trouble with ESG data. Plus the global green subsidy race; backing biodiversity; minerals critical to the energy transition; and avoiding modern slavery risk
EU human rights directive adds to US laws on forced labour — but uncertainty surrounds Trump administration’s stance
Geopolitics and human rights concerns make lucrative opportunities difficult to access
But businesses will be tempted to play down sustainability with an incoming president who vows to support fossil fuels
Funds are beginning to target an issue long neglected when compared with sustainability
Active fund managers often claim the moral high ground, but investors are increasingly choosing passive rivals
Many blame poor information — but campaigners say this is too often used as an excuse for inaction
Also in today’s newsletter, corporate DEI faces mounting attacks
Pullback is abrupt reversal from policies that appeared poised to influence corporate ranks
The impact investing market has been growing rapidly. Whether its tools and techniques can be applied more broadly remains to be seen
Also in this newsletter: Ireland goes to the polls
Conservatives also target Vanguard and State Street in war on ‘woke capitalism’
Plus, Walmart becomes the biggest company to drop DEI commitments
Asset manager gives investors greater say on proxy votes as it tries to navigate backlash to ‘woke’ policies
International expert report provides fresh ideas for UN climate negotiations
Many funds have changed their labelling as rules are tightened to prevent greenwashing
The president-elect will bring major changes to energy and environmental policy
