SDGs

The latest developments in ESG-related funds: AEP II reaches over $330m in first close, EIP closes oversubscribed fund at $485m.

The latest developments in ESG-related funds: Vanguard sets up low-carbon transition fund; UK govt appoints Federated Hermes and Finance Earth to manage nature impact fund.

The latest developments in sustainable finance: Kentucky officers warn against ESG investment practices; UOB commits to net zero

The latest developments in sustainable finance: Call for mandatory biodiversity disclosures; BNY Mellon says $100tn needed for net zero goal.

The latest developments in ESG-related funds: BlackRock launches ESG global allocation fund; ABP acquires 49% stake in US solar project.

The latest developments in sustainable finance: Members of Congress urge banks to leave SFOF; Dutch investors say no oil and gas firm is Paris-aligned.

The Responsible Minerals Initiative has separately revised its due diligence framework.

Multiple human rights complaints, a national human rights assessment and an ongoing lawsuit against the Thai company were set aside when it was awarded the S&P Silver Class Sustainability Award.

Indigenous and local communities are extremely vulnerable to abuse by companies, the UN has warned.

The standards will fill out gaps in the EU’s SFDR legislation.