Exclusions & Divestments

Norwegian finance ministry flags armed conflict as among areas for heightened focus following criticism by UN business and human rights body.

Sandra Boss says clients are moving beyond exclusions, but European transition definitions not necessarily suitable for global investors.

The latest developments in sustainable finance: Strathclyde Pension Fund tightens climate voting policy; AI and climate and energy transition-related issues 'top risks for managers'.

The latest developments in sustainable finance: UBS misses target on GSSS bonds; NGOs express concerns about ESRS to European Commission.

The latest developments in sustainable finance: Scottish Widows appoints Robeco to engage firms in tailored indexes; data gaps biggest challenge for sustainable investment strategy, survey says.

German NGOs say further fossil fuel exits will be required to comply with updated EU regime, ESMA name rule divestments still not universal.

Policies shift as nuclear gains greater acceptability in portfolios, but developments in autonomous systems pose looming headache.

Swedish pension fund shares details of strategy to reach 10% of equity assets in transition by 2027.

US government stance on Europe and Sweden's NATO accession among reasons cited by Länsförsäkringar for review of defence investment criteria.

Summary judgment granted in favour of American Sustainable Business Council, which argued law impinged free speech rights.