Social And Governance

How green is my fund?

New EU rules mean all investment funds must disclose to investors how sustainability risks are taken into account in investment decisions

John McCartney joins BNP Paribas Real Estate as head of research

Separately, Rowena Crowley appointed to senior position with Knight Frank

Despite everything it turns out we are still addicted to the black stuff

Market Beat: Uncomfortable truth for COP 26-bound world leaders as bets laid on $200 barrels of oil

Pandemic triggers change in in-demand skills for board members

ESG, innovation, cyber security and digital expertise among skills sought – study

Irish companies latch onto growing global drive to slash air miles post-Covid

The all-expenses-paid junket may never again the feature of the corporate world it once was

Food price inflation looms as agri-food firms report hike in costs

Confidence rises but companies report difficulties related to costs, recruitment and Brexit

Why Covid-19 saw a rise in Iseq CEOs’ average pay

Median CEO compensation package falls almost 36 per cent to €1.2 million however

AIB raises €750m for climate projects through new green bond

Proceeds will be used to finance initiatives with clear environmental benefits

Nailing green colours to the mast

Legal & General Investment Management is actively encouraging clients and companies to become more sustainable

Carbon and climate core to big business

‘Companies are keen to show their impact on the global sustainability challenge’

Can Davy’s clients stay silent as board goes into conclave?

Staff anger ‘palpable’ at perceived golden circle following €4.1 million fine by regulator

Smurfit’s refusal to be boxed in by rivals pays off for investors

With its share price at an all-time high, Smurfit Kappa chief Tony Smurfit has been vindicated in his decision to reject a rival offer three years ago

Central Bank to increase scrutiny on funds in clampdown on ‘greenwashing’

Firms may advertise products as sustainable to benefit from demand, regulator warns

Leo Varadkar and Sanda Ojiambo: Covid-19 proves businesses must act on sustainability

Firms demonstrating bold leadership on such goals will be securing their own future

A to Z of markets in 2020

From Amazon to Zoom to Covid-19 vaccines – the highs and lows of the year in business

A tale of two pandemics for Smurfit Kappa and Greencore

Market Watch: CPL’s new owners lock in Anne Heraty

Covid-19 could be the catalyst for sustainable investing becoming the norm

Ireland ‘in the middle of the pack’ internationally when it comes to ESG investing

IPL Plastics deal appears to be a wrap for long-suffering Irish investors

Analysts see little chance of higher offer for company that never got traction in the market

Let’s give every newborn €5,500 and invest it to fund their pension

When everyone becomes an investor, corporate behaviour will change for the better

Chris Johns: The Johnson administration will spend, and needs a quiet Treasury

Dominic Cummings might have the independence of the Bank of England in his sights

ESG values and risks must ‘be ingrained’ into core investment decisions

Environmental, social and governance standards ‘no longer a niche investment strategy,’ says Pinsent Masons associate

Dalata appoints new corporate development director

Hotel operator also makes changes to committee structures

Socially responsible companies are less volatile – Bank of America executive

Fewer bankruptcies at firms with strong ESG stances says bank’s vice-chair Anne Finucane

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