ESG Honestly
ESG: No such thing as bad press? ESG investing provokes some strong reactions, to put it lightly. A quick search for “ESG controversy” reveals more articles about why the style of investing itself is controversial than it does about investments which are...
ESG Honestly
The end of greenwashing? From May, ESG investments in the UK will have to comply with a stricter set of anti ‘greenwashing’ rules. Several were announced by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) last November, and the watchdog is now taking a consultation...
ESG Honestly
2024 ESG outlook –The five key trends that could shape ESG investing this year The next 12 months are likely to be another eventful period for ESG investing and its development. We run through the top five trends investors will have to...
ESG Honestly
Do firms with diverse boards achieve higher ESG ratings? A new study may have the answer. In the new trading environment of encroaching sustainability regulation, it is quickly becoming essential for corporates to demonstrate the strength of their board diversity and ESG...
ESG Honestly
Is Greenhushing a worrying new trend in sustainability? As greenwashing lawsuits become more prevalent, fewer companies are advertising their sustainable impacts and even their targets. Sustainability is increasingly at the top of many investors’ priorities, but the recent trend of ‘greenhushing’ could...