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Are questionnaires really a suitable substitute for an honest client/adviser conversation?

Talking with those interested in sustainable investing, you often hear the 81% statistic mentioned – the 81% of retail investors surveyed by the FCA that want their money to do some good as well as achieve a financial return. It’s an inspiring figure, encouraging us to bring actuality closer to aspiration. The Investment Association’s December 2024 statistics revealed currently around 13%…

Are questionnaires really a suitable substitute for an honest client/adviser conversation?

Talking with those interested in sustainable investing, you often hear the 81% statistic mentioned – the 81% of retail investors surveyed by the FCA that want their money to do some good as well as achieve a financial return. It’s an inspiring figure, encouraging us to bring actuality closer to aspiration. The Investment Association’s December 2024 statistics revealed currently around 13%…

Green Dream with Gresham House’s Hughes: ‘The pendulum of production versus sustainability is out of balance’

In this Green Dream episode, Olly Hughes, director of forestry at Gresham House, gives an update on the International Sustainable Forestry Coalition, which he says is “gaining momentum” and is being invited to contribute thoughts to COP and Climate Week among other international events. He also discusses the delay to the EU Deforestation Regulation, driving toward his mantra of real-world change, and…

Green Dream with Gresham House’s Hughes: ‘The pendulum of production versus sustainability is out of balance’

In this Green Dream episode, Olly Hughes, director of forestry at Gresham House, gives an update on the International Sustainable Forestry Coalition, which he says is “gaining momentum” and is being invited to contribute thoughts to COP and Climate Week among other international events. He also discusses the delay to the EU Deforestation Regulation, driving toward his mantra of real-world change, and…

Green Dream with Gresham House’s Hughes: ‘The pendulum of production versus sustainability is out of balance’

In this Green Dream episode, Olly Hughes, director of forestry at Gresham House, gives an update on the International Sustainable Forestry Coalition, which he says is “gaining momentum” and is being invited to contribute thoughts to COP and Climate Week among other international events. He also discusses the delay to the EU Deforestation Regulation, driving toward his mantra of real-world change, and…

Green Dream with Gresham House’s Hughes: ‘The pendulum of production versus sustainability is out of balance’

In this Green Dream episode, Olly Hughes, director of forestry at Gresham House, gives an update on the International Sustainable Forestry Coalition, which he says is “gaining momentum” and is being invited to contribute thoughts to COP and Climate Week among other international events. He also discusses the delay to the EU Deforestation Regulation, driving toward his mantra of real-world change, and…

Green Dream with Gresham House’s Hughes: ‘The pendulum of production versus sustainability is out of balance’

In this Green Dream episode, Olly Hughes, director of forestry at Gresham House, gives an update on the International Sustainable Forestry Coalition, which he says is “gaining momentum” and is being invited to contribute thoughts to COP and Climate Week among other international events. He also discusses the delay to the EU Deforestation Regulation, driving toward his mantra of real-world change, and…

Green Dream with Gresham House’s Hughes: ‘The pendulum of production versus sustainability is out of balance’

In this Green Dream episode, Olly Hughes, director of forestry at Gresham House, gives an update on the International Sustainable Forestry Coalition, which he says is “gaining momentum” and is being invited to contribute thoughts to COP and Climate Week among other international events. He also discusses the delay to the EU Deforestation Regulation, driving toward his mantra of real-world change, and…

Compass launches platform to amplify stewardship efforts

Compass Insights has launched a platform designed to allow asset owners to coordinate their investments and stewardship efforts. The platform – called SaaS platform – centralises ESG data management and analysis, providing users with data that helps support decision-making, including fund monitoring, stewardship, and reporting. The firm suggests that streamlining these processes allows responsible investment teams to “amplify their voice…

IKEA Pushes Back Zero Emissions Delivery Target

IKEA Pushes Back Zero Emissions Delivery Target

IKEA parent INGKA Group announced that is has adjusted one of its climate goals, replacing its target to reach 100% emission-free home deliveries by 2025, with a new ambition to achieve more than 90% of home deliveries made by zero-emissions vehicles by 2028, citing a variety of factors including a rapid increase in online orders, and the availability of electric…