Victory for Shell after Dutch court overturns landmark emissions ruling Legal The Hague Court of Appeal has overturned a landmark ruling that ordered the energy giant Shell to reduce its carbon emissions.
“Genuinely uplifting” – The City AM Dragon Awards for Social Impact Opinion The rest of this week is going to be dominated by the Budget, so permit us a diversion today as this column focuses not on capital gains tax, investor sentiment or national insurance, but on the quiet, unassuming brilliance of so many people and so many businesses doing so many great things. In yesterday’s paper [...]
‘Overwhelming’ number of Brits back water firms being sued over pollution Legal An "overwhelming" amount of the public supports water companies being sued for financial damages, as the sewage pollution puts the limelight onto water businesses
In defence of ‘Woke Capitalism’ October 2, 2024 DEI schemes are there to improve businesses and equality. What are the opponents of 'woke capitalism' so afraid of, asks Eleanor Kaye.
Meet the fund managers: Renewable infrastructure in the FTSE 250 September 30, 2024 In this weekly series, investment reporter Elliot Gulliver-Needham sits down with a fund manager for a Q&A. This week, we’re hearing from Minesh Shah, manager of The Renewables Infrastructure Group (TRIG). How does your fund stand out from others in the same market? The Renewables Infrastructure Group (often known as TRIG) is a £3bn FTSE [...]
Good riddance Woke Capitalism. We can get back to business now September 26, 2024 The era of ESG and DEI finally seems to be waning, thank god! So why can't Britain also let Woke Capitalism go, asks Fred de Fossard.
Is ESG dead? And if so, who killed it? September 19, 2024 ESG has become increasingly politicised. Has it reached the end of the line? Asks Neil MacLeod
Meet the fund managers: Sticking by ESG as it falls out of fashion September 2, 2024 In this weekly series, investment reporter Elliot Gulliver-Needham sits down with a fund manager for a Q&A. This week, we’re hearing from Yolanda Courtines, manager of the Wellington Global Stewards fund. What makes the fund stand out from its competitors? We have 35 to 45 names in the portfolio, with a history of high returns [...]
Why bond funds just had their best month in five years August 20, 2024 Bond funds just recorded their highest monthly inflows in the last five years, as investors flocked to the safe havens in anticipation of the market crash in August. European investors poured €32.3n (£37bn) into fixed income funds during July, data from Morningstar revealed. “This surge reflects a strong appetite for fixed-income strategies amidst varied global [...]
Blackbaud: CSR and ESG has evolved with focus on authentic impact August 20, 2024 City A.M. sat down with Andrew J. Troup, the director of corporate giving and engagement strategy at Blackbaud, to find out what he anticipates the future of social impact will look like.