A new study by PGIM and Greenwich Associates has revealed a significant gap between investors’ beliefs and their actions when it comes to climate change risks.

The CANDRIAM Academy, a free-to-access accredited training platform for sustainable and responsible investing, has launched a new module on climate change. This is the tenth module within The CANDRIAM Academy.

Willis Towers Watson Investments is targeting net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 at the latest, with at least a 50 per cent reduction by 2030, in its fully discretionary delegated investment portfolios.

CPR AM, the thematic equities arm of the largest European asset manager Amundi, is expanding its range of investment solutions dedicated to combatting climate change with the launch of two new open-ended funds.

Vontobel is expanding its suite of ESG bond funds with the addition of a green bond fund to meet growing investor demand for solutions that combine the goal of providing attractive income with a sustainable approach.

Equitile Investments has appointed Sylvia Solomon as Director of ESG & Business Development.

More than five years on from the adoption of the Paris Agreement, the US is attempting to reassume leadership of the fight against climate change. By bringing together 40 world leaders for a virtual climate summit on 22 April, President Joe Biden is hoping to galvanise countries into action ahead of November’s UN Climate Change Conference in Glasgow. 

Scientific Beta has launched a unique series of Climate Impact Consistent Indices (CICI) that make investment decisions and engagement practices consistent in order to maximise their impact. 

AXA Investment Managers (AXA IM) has launched a climate-driven credit strategy to help institutional investors achieve their long-term climate and financial objectives.

Here are the five reasons why we believe sustainable indexing gives investors the clarity they need to build more sustainable portfolios.