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Sustainable Fund Flows Rebound in Q4 2024, as Both European Inflows and U.S. Outflows Accelerate: Morningstar

Sustainable Fund Flows Rebound in Q4 2024, as Both European Inflows and U.S. Outflows Accelerate: Morningstar

Global sustainable investment fund flows rebounded sharply in the fourth quarter of 2024, as stronger flows into sustainable funds in Europe more than offset an increased pace of outflows in the U.S., although full year inflows overall remained well below 2023 levels, according to a new report released by ESG ratings, data, and research provider Morningstar Sustainalytics. For the quarterly…

A Step-by-Step Guide to Integrating Sustainability Metrics into Financial Reporting for Oil and Gas Companies

A Step-by-Step Guide to Integrating Sustainability Metrics into Financial Reporting for Oil and Gas Companies

As sustainability continues to dominate corporate agendas, oil and gas companies are under increasing pressure to integrate sustainability metrics into their financial reporting. For sustainability managers, this is a complex task requiring a balance between regulatory compliance, investor expectations, and profitability. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you navigate this process effectively.

Bond appetite nudges Article 8/9 AUM higher in Q4

Bond appetite nudges Article 8/9 AUM higher in Q4

Appetite for fixed income funds drove the highest inflows of the year into Article 8 funds in the final quarter of 2024, according to the latest SFDR update from Morningstar Sustainalytics.  While it wasn’t a good year for equity funds in Article 8 and Article 9 funds, bond funds dominated flows particularly in the fourth quarter as investors sought the…

Relying solely on ESG scores ‘doesn’t ensure alignment with do no harm principles’

Applying exclusion screens can improve the weighted average ESG scores of indices, indicating that exclusions can complement ESG integration by refining portfolio quality without detracting from ESG performance, according to the latest study conducted by researchers from the EDHEC Business School. The study – Do ESG Scores and ESG Screening Tell the Same Story? Assessing their Informational Overlap – examines…

How Sustainability Managers Can Integrate Sustainability Metrics into Financial Reporting Without Compromising Profitability

How Sustainability Managers Can Integrate Sustainability Metrics into Financial Reporting Without Compromising Profitability

The oil and gas industry faces growing pressure over its environmental and social impact, making it essential for companies to adopt sustainable practices. For sustainability managers operating in the UK, EU, and Middle Eastern markets, integrating sustainability metrics into financial reporting is a strategic way to meet regulatory requirements, satisfy investors, and enhance long-term profitability. In this blog we outline…

Politics Pushing Vague EU Omnibus Agenda

Prominent French and German positions risk stunting nuanced thinking to the detriment of investors. EU member states and businesses are driving the direction of the looming omnibus package of sustainable finance reforms, with the desire to ‘streamline’ legislation overriding investor interests. France’s government has called for an indefinite delay to a key piece of legislation, the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence…

Political Appetites Pushing EU Omnibus Agenda

French and German retrenchment and lack of due process risk reduction in transparency to the detriment of investors. EU member states and businesses are driving the direction of the looming omnibus package of sustainable finance reforms, with the desire to ‘streamline’ legislation overriding investor interests. France’s government has called for an indefinite delay to a key piece of legislation, the…

Political Appetites Pushing EU Omnibus Agenda

French and German retrenchment and lack of due process risk reduction in transparency to the detriment of investors. EU member states and businesses are driving the direction of the looming omnibus package of sustainable finance reforms, with the desire to ‘streamline’ legislation overriding investor interests. France’s government has called for an indefinite delay to a key piece of legislation, the…

Sustainable Lending Startup Colesco Raises Over $800 Million

Sustainable Lending Startup Colesco Raises Over $800 Million

Sustainability-focused direct lending startup Colesco Capital announced that it has raised over €800 million (USD$839 million) at its first platform close, with proceeds aimed at investing in companies providing solutions to environmental and societal challenges. Founded in the Netherlands in 2023, Colesco provides senior secured debt and subordinated debt to European mid-market companies seeking to achieve sustainable growth ambitions. The…