Not-to-be-missed tweeted news on the sustainable finance space.
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January 31
Earth shaking news in #ESG #SRI world. https://t.co/cuMyOhjOU4
— Ellen Kennedy (@ESGEllen) January 31, 2020
January 30
Today’s @LSEplc Market Open ceremony celebrated the launch of ‘FTSE-TPI Climate Transition Index’, a new generation index developed by the Church of England Pensions Board in collaboration with @FTSERussell and @tp_initiative. https://t.co/Df2KrHtttA pic.twitter.com/ggoJio3wvr
— London Stock Exchange (@LSEplc) January 30, 2020
January 29
ICCR members are working with @AMZNforClimate
to challenge Amazon to do more to fight climate change, by filing resolutions on the company's climate-related lobbying, and calling for the setting of concrete GHG reduction targets https://t.co/pYoeOxQFQY— ICCR (@ICCRonline) January 29, 2020
January 28
Investors representing $11.4 trillion AUM are urging Chipotle, Domino’s, McDonald’s, Restaurant Brands International, Wendy’s and Yum! Brands to urgently address climate and water risks in their supply chains. https://t.co/0bZNOSvJwl pic.twitter.com/tV8xX3pVUy
— Ceres (@CeresNews) January 28, 2020
📻🔊 Sycomore AM lance son nouveau podcast mensuel : #LaMinuteISR.
Episode 1 : L'engagement actionnarial – L'égalité professionnelle entre les femmes et les hommes.▶ https://t.co/tEszqzGcp6 @H24Finance pic.twitter.com/SagdurAPnj
— Sycomore AM (@SycomoreAM) January 28, 2020
January 27
We have been working with the financial services industry and @beisgovuk to develop the first #sustainablefinance guide, setting standards for financial institutions to align to global sustainability challenges. Read more about our BSI project #PAS7340: https://t.co/K0LVfhmZj8
— Steph Croucher (@stephaniejfc) January 27, 2020
World Bank working on sovereign ESG engagement guidehttps://t.co/6UiAntsFMw
— EnvironmentalFinance (@Enviro_Finance) January 27, 2020
January 26
It is an honour to be selected as part of the 20 most important multistakeholder processes for designing a digital ecosystem for the planet: https://t.co/hVxxmtYkBD @UNDFTaskForce @UNEP_FI @rkyte365 @CBKKenya @UN_Women @dbsbank @andersen_inger @EricPUsher @MavaFdn @janeathomason pic.twitter.com/V0wDZxpxj0
— Green Digital Finance Alliance (@GDFAlliance) January 26, 2020
January 23
In a joint vote @EP_Environment & @EP_Economics just approved the provisional agreement with Council and Commission on #taxonomy with 85 votes to 16 to provide investors with clarity on criteria for environmentally sustainable activities
Read more here:https://t.co/j0sRohRp4j
— ENVI Committee Press (@EP_Environment) January 23, 2020
Today #sustainablefinance #taxonomy was overwhelmingly approved by ECON and ENVI committees @Europarl_EN Landmark legislation that sets rules on how to classify green investment. #Climate and #environment need swift action. Fortunately, we have necessary tech & fin resources pic.twitter.com/oq2lwnqv8U
— Sirpa Pietikäinen🇫🇮🇪🇺 (@spietikainen) January 23, 2020
📣.@LuxFLAG is growing beyond borders!🌍 #sevenjurisdictions #sustainablefinance #LuxFLAG #labels #ESG #impactinvesting #climatefinance #microfinance #environment #sustainablefunds
👉Read more: https://t.co/wMS4cCJkiH. pic.twitter.com/npSJUUZRNn
— LuxFLAG (@LuxFLAG) January 23, 2020
January 22
The Future of #Sustainable Data Alliance has been launched by @Refinitiv in #Davos2020 at #WEF20. The first-of-its-kind alliance has been formed to drive the acceleration of #sustainablefinance through #data; OMFIF is one of the founding members.https://t.co/E0iedxo3Dz
— OMFIF (@OMFIF) January 22, 2020
#Sustainablefinance will only become a reality if we have the data to allocate the right resources, to the right assets, in the right way. Today we took a big step forward in achieving that goal. https://t.co/QG9AQkLw5O #SustainableLeadership #Refinitiv #CarbonCorrection pic.twitter.com/Scpu36PHxT
— David Craig (@davidwicraig) January 22, 2020
January 21
UK standards body unveils first sustainable finance outputhttps://t.co/9KmTkVv0HH
— IPE.com News (@IPEnews) January 21, 2020
January 16
Registration to the Certificate in Sustainable Finance is open. A programme taught by internationally recognised academics with a track record in the Financial Services sector. https://t.co/3B3ucB5gIf#LIBF #LIBFMENA #ADSW #sustainablefinance pic.twitter.com/dTLRGZMfLI
— The London Institute of Banking & Finance MENA (@LIBFMENA) January 16, 2020
TAKE ACTION: Tell #SEC Don't Silence #Shareholder Voices! SEC proposed rule changes to sharply restrict shareholders’ right to file #resolutions on important #ESG issues. COMMENT PERIOD ENDS FEB. 3. MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD TODAY → https://t.co/Tahr1ulJof #DontSilenceInvestors pic.twitter.com/HyhKaMPebK
— ICCR (@ICCRonline) January 16, 2020
January 15
Congratulations @StudyLIBF on the development of a truly original #SustainableFinance certificate programme in partnership with @ADGMAcademy #ADSFF pic.twitter.com/o0pwh8o3GR
— Zoë Buckingham (@ZBuckingham) January 15, 2020
January 14
Interest in #sustainablefinance is growing rapidly. There is now a dedicated subreddit discussing various topics, from relevant news, to technical matters and careers: https://t.co/VCRReqhoSG pic.twitter.com/TeGXW8CHK1
— Open Risk (@Open_Risk) January 14, 2020
.@Siemens will face huge public opposition at its AGM on the 5 Feb and will have to explain to its shareholders why becoming part of the most reputationally risky projects in the world is in the company’s best interests.#StopAdani #SiemensFuelsFireshttps://t.co/1p4p5BLA8x
— Stop Adani (@stopadani) January 14, 2020
We believe sustainability, and climate change in particular, are poised to transform investing. Learn how we are taking action: https://t.co/04hCqwAwv2 #BLKSustainability pic.twitter.com/vYKKJhTuxl
— BlackRock UK (@BlackRock_UK) January 14, 2020
#BlackRock's decision to move away from coal is significant and sends a clear message to the markets. pic.twitter.com/qKLjXqjOcG
— IEEFA.org (@ieefa_institute) January 14, 2020
UNEP FI members are supporting Canada’s Expert Panel on Sustainable Finance Recommendations, committing to support the transition to a resilient, climate-smart economy. Read their letter here: https://t.co/wuywtdcAor #sustainablefinance pic.twitter.com/QJjeMGMOYN
— UNEP FI (@UNEP_FI) January 14, 2020
January 13
@CDP's CEO Paul Simpson @CDP_PaulS, writes compelling piece for @Top1000Funds on the incremental relationship between investors and climate action in 2020. With global emissions expected to rise again this year, investors must act on climate data.https://t.co/eNJVu2fCWp
— ESG Communications (@ESG_Comms) January 13, 2020
Time for @Siemens shareholders to make difficult decisions. A lot of sustainability funds own Siemens and I would suggest that there is cause to rethink that now. #SiemensFuelsFires https://t.co/Imvre8bvW4
— James Hulse (@JamesHulseCDP) January 13, 2020
On the wrong side of history https://t.co/cci1WTV2n7
— Ali Sheridan (@AliJSheridan) January 13, 2020
We need to let Siemens know we won't back down. We will attend Siemens AGM in Germany to bring voices that can speak to the devastating impacts of climate change already taking place. But we need your help to get there. Can you chip in to our crowdfunder? https://t.co/IUjeRkebyW
— Market Forces (@market_forces) January 13, 2020
A message on hope: Within hours after @JoeKaeser announced his disastrous decision to hang on to Adani, #FridaysForFuture in Germany had already set up 11 strikes in front of #Siemens offices for the next day.
As leaders keep failing, ultimately, hope derives from the people ❤— Luisa Neubauer (@Luisamneubauer) January 13, 2020
You better believe it! 19 snap protests in Germany overnight and #SiemensFuelsFires trending in Australia #StopAdanihttps://t.co/GmYxxj1aNR
— Stop Adani (@stopadani) January 13, 2020
January 10
New ESG-figures: The IMF estimates the total AuM of ESG-Iisted funds to be US$856 billion, up from US$352 billion in 2010. Even without explicit ESG mandates, more asset owners & managers are integrating ESG considerations into their investment framework.https://t.co/1EKRuU57N2
— Sven Griemert (@griemert) January 10, 2020
January 9
In partnership with @ADGMAcademy we are honored to participate in @ADSWagenda by launching the Certificate in Sustainable Finance in Abu Dhabi. #WeAreComitted #LIBFMENA #ADGMA #ADSW #WFES #sustainablefinance pic.twitter.com/4tRc2HpiWr
— The London Institute of Banking & Finance MENA (@LIBFMENA) January 9, 2020
New year new bank? @WorldResources asked which banks are doing enough on #sustainablefinance? The results might surprise you. https://t.co/UMO1v2tKoK pic.twitter.com/6iQypqsm4O
— FairFinanceInternational (@FairFinanceInt) January 9, 2020
Despite the trend of increasing asset manager votes in favor of ESG resolutions, 5 of the 10 largest fund families – Vanguard, BlackRock, American Funds, T. Rowe, and Dimensional Funds – supported fewer than 12% of sustainability resolutions voted in 2019. pic.twitter.com/kGEGj85u3V
— Morningstar Research (@MstarResearch) January 9, 2020
January 8
What's on the horizon for #ESG in 2020? @RIACanada CEO @dustynlanz latest op-ed in @globeandmail provides a helpful list of 5 key trends to watch in the coming year: https://t.co/B2O36uSLb1
— Sarah Keyes (@sarahkeyesTO) January 8, 2020
Resolution calls on #Barclays to publish a plan to phase out financing companies in the energy sector & #gas & electric utilities that aren't aligned with the #ParisAgreement https://t.co/aPURSh2l9T
— Carbon Tracker (@CarbonBubble) January 8, 2020
January 7
Great to hear that #Asia is driving #sustainablefinance further in 2020 🌎https://t.co/WLHJYEGv4k🙌#impactinvesting #ESG @helene_wpli @JolaBurnett @SpirosMargaris @jalloyd4 @CurtisSChin @JimMarous @nigelwalsh @Peerster @sallyeaves @TheRudinGroup
— GoImpact (@GoImpact_Today) January 7, 2020
The Canadian firms that support the Expert Panel on #SustainableFinance recommendations are:@addenda_FR @AvivaCanada @BMO@cibc @LaCDPQ (Caisse de Dépôt)@DesjardinsGroup@IntactInsurance@banquenationale@RBC @scotiabank@TD_Canada@The_Cooperators#susty #GreenFinance #sri pic.twitter.com/pPSfTjNBYq
— Alexandria Fisher (@EnviroDevlopmt) January 7, 2020
January 2
Moral Money: 20 things to watch in 2020 https://t.co/VKVAelDFIg
— FT Moral Money (@ftmoralmoney) January 2, 2020
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