Articles written by Angus Peters
May 24, 2022
Pension fund focus on ESG opens questions over insurer back books
Billions of assets purchased by insurers to back UK retirement promises have the potential to drive corporate progress on issues such as climate change, and...
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May 12, 2022
Gas volatility exposes weaknesses in EU energy policy
Gas prices are now projected to remain stubbornly higher than envisaged by costings for current EU strategy. The EU’s latest energy policy proposals do not...
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May 3, 2022
ESG data provider market passes $1bn
The market for research and indices based on environmental, social and governance factors is booming – but proprietary ratings systems could face extinction, following sustained...
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May 3, 2022
Passive giants envisage role as stewards of hard-to-love assets
Passive investment giants have found a rationale for maintaining exposure to traditional indices’ fossil fuel assets, but campaigners say their voting record should match their...
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April 21, 2022
New York’s catch-all fashion act aims to enforce global change
The proposed bill has strong support, and could force retailers to sign up to a new standard on sustainability disclosures in order to continue selling...
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April 14, 2022
At the limits of energy efficiency policy, energy providers see opportunity
Energy providers have spotted an opportunity in the heat pump sector after the UK released its much criticised energy strategy, but investors may need some...
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March 31, 2022
Biodiversity catching up to climate as EU advisers outline technical details on taxonomy
The publication of technical guidance on the EU green taxonomy has added impetus to the growing weight of measures ensuring that investors and corporates adequately consider the impact of their...
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March 24, 2022
Private equity still playing catch-up on disclosure
Private market firms see the value in demonstrating sustainability to clients, but struggle to walk the walk on disclosure. Private equity firms are finding it difficult to adapt to new...
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March 17, 2022
Vietnam: Sanctions ripple as energy transition hangs in balance
Green energy opportunities are available despite confused government policy and uncertainty caused by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. As Vietnam tries to position itself as a neutral negotiator between Russia and...
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March 10, 2022
EU's Ukraine response delivers unexpected boost to green assets
Europe’s efforts to extricate itself from dependence on Russian oil and gas for energy could provoke short-term headaches, but campaigners and suppliers say the European Commission’s plans for disconnection could...
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February 10, 2022
Can ESG investors afford to ignore 'high stakes' Chinese markets?
With many investors still underweight on the Asian superpower, policy tailwinds are opening up large avenues for sustainable capital. However, experts warn that getting the analysis right is crucial As...
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