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  • SFDR may undergo revisions, and this is entirely justified

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    In this article, Dennis van der Putten – Chief Sustainability Officer at Cardano – discusses developments in the field of SFDR (Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation).

  • Urgent Consideration of Extreme Climate Scenarios for Institutional Investors

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    In this article, we discuss recent studies by climate scientists indicating that the Earth is warming faster than expected.

  • Bridging the Funding Gap for Clean Water and Sanitation: Direct and Tremendous Positive Impact

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    Investing in access to clean water and sanitation facilities is an often-overlooked area for institutional investors. This is surprising given its potential significant impact on health, education, gender equality, and economic growth.

  • Investing in green energy in emerging countries can pay off in every way

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  • Investor Statement on Tobacco Control

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    Financial Institutions unite to urge UN Member States to accelerate progress on Tobacco Control. 57 leading financial institutions with over $2,9 trillion Assets under Management, spanning 10 countries launch a financial sector statement to calling upon Member States to accelerate implementation of the World Health Organization Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO FCTC). These financial […]

  • Noortje de Beijer new CCO Cardano NL

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    On September 1, 2023, Noortje de Beijer was appointed as the Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) of Cardano.

  • Unique methodology to measure impact on biodiversity loss helps investors

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    In the multitude of sustainability risks, much attention is rightly paid to climate change. Targets to stem the tide of global warming, for example, are becoming increasingly concrete, even though they need not be fully realised until, say, 2050. However, biodiversity loss is, if anything, an even bigger and more urgent problem for our society […]

  • The AI Landscape’s Hidden Catch

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    Not only do they carry high expectations, but they also seem to add a touch of green to the portfolios of ESG funds. However, what is the AI landscape’s hidden catch?

  • When it comes to greening the investment portfolio, climate tunnel vision is lurking

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    Amidst the growing importance of sustainability, it is crucial to acknowledge the heightened relevance of incorporating sustainable practices into investment portfolios. Institutional investors are rightfully placing significant emphasis on this aspect. Nevertheless, when it comes to implementing and managing sustainability objectives in passive equity portfolios, careful decision-making becomes imperative. It is essential to exercise caution and avoid falling into the trap of climate tunnel vision by solely relying on seemingly straightforward solutions like the Paris Aligned Benchmark.

  • Climate change is becoming a game changer for government debt

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    As governments continue to raise their debt ceilings, it becomes crucial for us to adapt to this new normal. Most recently, the United States found itself in this position. But what factors contribute to the rising costs? And how should we evaluate a government’s creditworthiness?