Anti-ESG movement in the United States testing Canadian climate governance
Political and legal opposition to ESG measures in the United States is spilling over the border to Canada, but the…
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World Bank’s seven-year sustainable development bond attracts ‘strong’ investor demand
The World Bank has priced a $4 billion seven-year Sustainable Development Bond, attracting more than $11 billion in high-quality investor…
ESG downgrades have a bigger impact when investor expectations are high
Investors tend to react more strongly to ESG downgrades when they have high expectations about a particular firm, according to…
Shareholder proposals on environmental and social issues declined during the 2026 proxy season
Shareholder proposals on environmental and social issues were down during the 2026 proxy season in the United States – the period…
Swedes show ‘renewed willingness’ to make sustainable investments
Swedes are more willing to pay for sustainable investments, despite subdued confidence that said investments will deliver higher returns, the…
US sustainable funds record net inflows for first time since start of 2022
US sustainable funds attracted net inflows in the second quarter of 2026, returning to positive flows for the first time…
Investment in climate adaptation ‘makes economic sense’, says LSE report
Investment in climate adaptation represents a solid economic opportunity that can support long-term growth and financial stability, a new report…
Global fusion industry saw record investment last year
A record $4.48 billion was raised by private operators in the global fusion industry in the 12 months to July…
Sustainability reporting can increase scrutiny on firms from investors and other stakeholders
While sustainability reporting is on the increase following the introduction of mandatory disclosure requirements, engaging in sustainability reporting doesn’t shield…
Clean air investment in UK could deliver £7.7 billion in economic benefits by 2050
Clean air investment powered by the UK’s transition to net zero could deliver some £7.7 billion in economic benefits by…