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Most read research buzzes
(725) FIR: How does the CAC40 respond to investors?
FIR: How does the CAC40 respond to investors?
(https://www.frenchsif.org/isr_esg/wp-content/uploads/FIR_Rapport-S6-AG2025_EN_09.01.26.pdf)
Publication of the FIR's written ESG questions campaign to the CAC40 2025
For the sixth consecutive year, the FIR has published its engagement report on CAC 40 companies.
This year, four generic questions were asked to companies based on major themes identified as key issues for them:
- sobriety
- decent living standards in the value chain
- non-financial skills of directors, and
- artificial intelligence governance.
A fifth personalised question was asked to each company regarding issues of particular relevance to it.
Each company was rated on a scale of 0 to 3.
Kering ranks first in the classification with a score of 2,4 / 3.
(653) Sustainalytics: Controversial Weapons: Reassessing the Red Lines
Sustainalytics: Controversial Weapons: Reassessing the Red Lines
Key Insights:
- In the European Union, environmental, social, and governance (ESG)-focused investments must exclude controversial weapons, though current regulations cover only four categories: anti-personnel mines, cluster munitions, biological weapons, and chemical weapons.
- Investors may go beyond EU rules and consider international treaties and national laws that address other controversial weapons such as depleted uranium, white phosphorus, and nuclear weapons.
- Among controversial weapons, nuclear weapons are currently the most actively reviewed, with a growing number of investors reintegrating them into their investable universes. In the Morningstar Sustainalytics coverage universe, 110 companies are involved in nuclear weapons-related activities.
(634) Nuveen: A sustainable investor’s guide to AI
Nuveen: A sustainable investor’s guide to AI
MAIN TAKEAWAYS:
- AI’s environmental, social and governance (ESG) considerations have wide-ranging implications for energy and water consumption, labour, regulation, data privacy and geopolitics that investors should be mindful of.
- Sustainability frameworks tailored to AI will allow investors to assess potential trade-offs and make well-informed investment decisions.
- We offer practical guidance for assessing datacentre sustainability characteristics and developing an AI specific corporate engagement programme covering areas such as: environmental, people and workplace, intellectual property, data privacy, and regulatory issues
(609) IRENA: Global landscape of energy transition finance 2025
IRENA: Global landscape of energy transition finance 2025
(https://www.irena.org/Publications/2025/Nov/Global-landscape-of-energy-transition-finance-2025)
Global investments in the energy transition reached a new record of USD 2.4 trillion in 2024 – a 20% increase from the average annual levels of 2022 and 2023. Despite annual investments more than doubling since 2019, they remain concentrated in advanced economies and China, leaving most emerging and developing countries behind.
Investments also remain well below what is needed to achieve the 1.5°C Scenario in IRENA’s World energy transitions outlook 2024 and the 2025 Delivering on the UAE Consensus report.
About one-third of investment in 2024 was directed towards renewable energy technologies, pushing renewable energy investment to USD 807 billion. Despite this milestone, year-on-year growth of renewables slowed significantly, with annual investments increasing by 7.3% in 2024, compared to 32% the year before.
The report reveals that most investment is provided at market rate debt and equity, with grants accounting for less than 1%. There is therefore an urgent need to mobilise investments – particularly impact-driven capital such as low-cost debt and grants – to maintain the momentum of the energy transition whilst avoiding exacerbating debt burdens.
(609) Manulife: Human rights due diligence: managing investment risk & advancing inclusive growth
Manulife: Human rights due diligence: managing investment risk & advancing inclusive growth
In our view, robust human rights due diligence is a great step toward addressing inequalities—and managing both idiosyncratic and systemic risk.
It’s vital to recognize that in today’s interconnected global economy, human rights violations have become real investment risks—not just ethical concerns.
Investors increasingly face financial, legal, and reputational consequences when companies in their portfolios are linked to abuses, including regulatory penalties, consumer backlash, operational disruptions, and stakeholder pressure to divest.
(584) Various Authors: Roasting the Planet: Big Meat and Dairy's Big Emissions
Various Authors: Roasting the Planet: Big Meat and Dairy's Big Emissions
(https://profundo.nl/projects/roasting-the-planet-big-meat-and-dairy-s-big-emissions-/)
This report presents the latest global assessment of the meat and dairy industry's outsized climate impacts, estimating the greenhouse gas emisions generated by 45 of the world's major meat and dairy processing companies in 2023/22.
Together, these companies emitted an estimated 1.02 billion tonnes CO₂-equivalent — making them, if treated as a single country, the ninth-largest emitter in the world, with combined emissions exceeding those reported for Saudi Arabia.
Their methane emissions alone are estimated to surpass those reported for all EU-27 countries plus the UK combined. Just five firms — JBS, Marfrig, Tyson, Minerva and Cargill — account for nearly half (47%) of the total, emitting an estimated 480 MtCO₂-eq, more than reported for Chevron, Shell or BP. JBS, identified as the highest-emitting meat company, accounts for almost one quarter (24%) of total estimated emissions across the 45 companies; previous analyses have found its methane footprint alone to exceed that reported for ExxonMobil and Shell combined.
(581) Profundo, Oxfam: Financing Critical Minerals but Failing Critical Safeguards
Profundo, Oxfam: Financing Critical Minerals but Failing Critical Safeguards
(https://profundo.nl/projects/financing-critical-minerals-but-failing-critical-safeguards/)
Are banks and investors doing enough to ensure the energy transition is fair for all?
As the global energy transition accelerates, the demand for critical minerals, such as lithium, copper, nickel, graphite and cobalt is surging. These minerals are vital for batteries, electric vehicles, renewable power systems and high-tech applications. However, this report by Fair Finance International, Oxfam and Profundo uncovers a stark contradiction: while banks and investors funnel billions into critical mineral producers, many operate without robust environmental, social and governance safeguards.
Drawing on case studies from Brazil, Peru, Mozambique and the Democratic Republic of Congo, the research reveals widespread impacts including biodiversity loss, water-contamination, labour-rights violations, and weak community consultation.
The report also focuses on eight of the largest EU-based financial institutions and examines their financing flows into critical-minerals producers, alongside regulatory frameworks like the EU Critical Raw Materials Act, Batteries Regulation and Sustainable Finance Disclosures Regulation. It finds significant gaps, from policy to implementation, and calls on financiers and policymakers alike to act: adopt transparent due-diligence policies, integrate human-rights protections into finance, set exclusion criteria for high-risk mining projects and ensure local communities benefit.
(556) Sustainalytics: Navigating Environmental Deregulation for Utilities
Sustainalytics: Navigating Environmental Deregulation for Utilities
(https://connect.sustainalytics.com/navigating-environmental-deregulation-for-utilities)
Recent policy developments across regions show a trend of governments relaxing their climate and environmental regulations. These policy shifts may lead to lower operational and compliance costs for companies within the utilities sector. However, deregulatory action could also introduce financial uncertainty and operational challenges for companies in the medium to long term.
This report highlights key trends within the utilities sector, with a focus on the US. Using material ESG issues as proxies, the report assesses companies’ capacity to manage risk amid environmental deregulation and examines the potential risks associated with changing climate policies.
Readers of this report will learn about:
- Shifting climate and environmental regulations across regions.
- The potential risks environmental policy rollbacks could pose to companies in the utilities sector.
- How US utilities companies are managing the potential risks stemming from regulatory volatility.
(551) Standard Chartered: Carbon markets: Fluff or a concrete opportunity?
Standard Chartered: Carbon markets: Fluff or a concrete opportunity?
Carbon markets will play a significant role in delivering global net zero. This was stressed by the UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) in its April 2022 report on mitigating climate change, which noted that, “The deployment of carbon dioxide markets to counterbalance hard-to-abate residual emissions is unavoidable if net zero emissions are to be achieved.”
This InvesTips document covers:
- What are carbon markets?
- Current trends in carbon markets
- Why revisit carbon markets
- How can investors participate?
- What are the key risks and considerations?
- How to manage risk with carbon derivatives?
- How is technology reshaping carbon markets?
(537) Research RFP: FS MUFG SII: ESG and investment performance: Evidence review
Research RFP: FS MUFG SII: ESG and investment performance: Evidence review
Research RFP: FS MUFG SII: ESG and investment performance: Evidence review
Purpose of the project
The purpose of the project is to evaluate the wealth of empirical studies on the relationship between ESG and investment performance and present an analysis of existing perspectives from a neutral standpoint..This analysis should aim to cover positive and negative viewpoints, identifying the reasoning and methodologies used to arrive at conflicting conclusions, and clearly outline the mechanisms of ESG influence on investment performance that are being discussed. Variations depending on time period, region, country, sector/industry should also be reflected..The analysis should focus on the broader market mechanisms rather than case studies focusing on a small number of companies. Key asset classes to be considered are listed equities and sovereign/corporate bonds.Scope of project
Based on the resources shared by SII, its own research base and discussions with SII/FSG, the consultant is expected to conduct a review of existing evidence on the links between ESG applications and investment performance from a neutral perspective and produce a report for publication.Proposed timelines:
- This RFP is issued on 07.01.2026
- Any questions or feedback regarding the brief should be submitted by 15.01.2026
- Answers to any questions will be provided by 19.01.2026
- Proposal should be submitted to the Institute by 23.01.2026 together with availability for a 1 hour call to discuss the proposals in the week of 26.01.2026
- Target for notifying the successful tenderer by 03.02.2026
Most viewed job posts
(1766) JobPost: Lloyds Banking Group - Senior Sustainability Engagement Manager (London | Close 8 Jan)
JobPost: Lloyds Banking Group - Senior Sustainability Engagement Manager (London | Close 8 Jan)
As a Senior Sustainability Engagement Manager you’ll play a leading role in advancing the Group’s strategic programme of external environmental and social sustainability engagement. You'll shape and deliver a compelling, purpose-led narrative that builds reputation, helps to mitigate risk, and unlocks commercial value. Representing the Group, you'll engage with diverse audiences, including clients, investors, NGOs, and industry organisations to champion our sustainability and purpose work.
(1753) JobPost: Climate Impact Partners - Due Diligence Manager (London)
JobPost: Climate Impact Partners - Due Diligence Manager (London)
(https://careers.climateimpact.com/jobs/6832633-due-diligence-manager)
In this role, you will lead high-integrity due diligence across a diverse portfolio of carbon projects, manage a team of due diligence specialists, and bring market-leading insights to our clients and partners.
(1750) JobPost: Sage - Sustainability Reporting Director (London)
JobPost: Sage - Sustainability Reporting Director (London)
(https://sagehr.my.salesforce-sites.com/careers/fRecruit__ApplyJob?vacancyNo=VN34353&source=LinkedIn)
"We’re now looking for a Sustainability Reporting Director to lead our global non-financial reporting strategy and help shape how Sage is seen, trusted, and understood by regulators, investors, customers, and society.
This is a senior leadership role at the heart of Sage’s sustainability and net zero ambitions, with direct exposure to Executive Leadership Team and Board-level stakeholders."
(1692) JobPost: Citi - Climate & Emissions Data, Vice President (NYC)
JobPost: Citi - Climate & Emissions Data, Vice President (NYC)
The Climate & Emissions DataVice President is part of Citi’s Sustainability & ESG team, which is responsible for the development and execution of Citi’s Sustainable Progress Strategy (https://www.citigroup.com/citi/sustainability/),net zero commitment and related key initiatives.
(1689) JobPost: Mizuho - Vice President - Sustainability Strategy (London)
JobPost: Mizuho - Vice President - Sustainability Strategy (London)
We are looking for a VP to join our Sustainability Strategy team in London.
(1674) JobPost: M&G - Business Risk Partner - Sustainability (London | Close 21 Dec)
JobPost: M&G - Business Risk Partner - Sustainability (London | Close 21 Dec)
We are seeking a proactive and experienced Sustainability Risk Lead to oversee end-to-end sustainability risk management across our Asset Management business.
(1663) JobPost: Climate Bonds Initiative - Resilience Taxonomy Manager - 6 Month FTC (London)
JobPost: Climate Bonds Initiative - Resilience Taxonomy Manager - 6 Month FTC (London)
Role Overview: Join our team as a seasoned Resilience Taxonomy Manager on a 6-month fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave! In this role, you will spearhead the continuous development and execution of the Climate Bonds Resilience Taxonomy (CBRT), which serves as a vital framework for steering investments towards Climate Adaptation and Resilience (A&R).
(1651) JobPost: Nature Conservacy - Senior Corporate Engagement Associate, Investment Engagement (Various locations)
JobPost: Nature Conservacy - Senior Corporate Engagement Associate, Investment Engagement (Various locations)
This is a two-year term role with opportunities for extension, based on performance and funding.
(1631) JobPost: Nuveen - Sr. Director, Stewardship and ESG Integration Lead – Public Equities (NYC)
JobPost: Nuveen - Sr. Director, Stewardship and ESG Integration Lead – Public Equities (NYC)
The Sr. Director, Stewardship and ESG Integration Lead – Public Equities manages a team that executes on various elements of the organization's investment stewardship strategy. In addition to the day-to-day stewardship activities of company engagement and proxy voting, the role also is the primary liaison between the Responsible Investing (RI) Engagement and Integration pillars in terms of development of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) research and Thought Leadership.
(1602) JobPost: FAIRR - Climate and Nature Economist (Mat Cover; 1 Year FTC) (London)
JobPost: FAIRR - Climate and Nature Economist (Mat Cover; 1 Year FTC) (London)
This is an exciting interim opportunity for an ambitious candidate to join the FAIRR team to drive change in the global food system. The role sits as the organisation’s primary expert on climate and nature risk.
Most viewed organisations
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