New York City Comptroller Brad Lander has recommended that three of the city’s pension funds re-evaluate mandates currently managed by BlackRock, Fidelity Investments and PanAgora....
The European Commission proposes a new five-category system to replace Articles 6, 8 and 9, supported by clearer rules on exclusions, naming conventions and sustainability evidence...
PFZW shifts global equities to Man Group - recognising the firm’s sustained commitment to stewardship, climate reporting and quantitative ESG research.Institutional mandates are in...
Definition of “sustainable investment” to be scrapped as Commission proposes new Transition, Integration and Sustainable fund categories.First reported on by Dominic Webb of Respon...
Asset owners are strengthening their expectations of how climate stewardship is delivered and evidenced.A coalition representing more than $2.3 trillion in assets has endorsed a jo...
The ESMA guidelines on funds’ names using ESG or sustainability-related terms apply even to funds that are closed to new investors.The rules vary depending on which of these three ...
Mandate reviews often assess financial performance alongside ESG integration, including evidence of decarbonisation and engagement quality. This case of a mid-sized manager fa...
Climate-related controversies are building financial pressure across global markets. In 2025 so far, 13 major listed companies were flagged for incidents involving emissions f...
The European Commission fined Gucci, Chloé and Loewe a combined €157 million ($182 million) for fixing resale prices, highlighting growing governance and antitrust risks for invest...
Cybersecurity controversies are accelerating across global markets. In the first nine months of 2025, 35 major global companies were flagged for incidents involving hacks, breaches...
Integrum ESG is proud to have achieved ISO/IEC 27001 certification, the leading international standard for information security management. This milestone reflects our intense comm...
Australia’s corporate watchdog, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC), has launched legal proceedings against RACQ Insurance, a unit of Insurance Australia Gr...
A cyberattack on Europe’s airport systems shows why cyber risk is not just a technology issue. It is governance risk, part of ESG, and it creates direct financial exposure. Wh...
In September 2025, transport authorities in Australia and New Zealand announced recalls for the 2025 Tesla Model Y. In Australia, 7,301 vehicles are affected, while New Zealand has...
The Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) has alleged that Purpose Investments, a Canadian asset manager with more than $19 billion in assets under management (AUM), misled investors...
On Monday, September 15, 2025, Chegg, Inc. [NYSE: CHGG] saw its shares fall 4.6% to $1.34 in midday U.S. trading. The drop came after the company agreed to a $7.5 million settlemen...
One of Europe’s largest pension funds parted ways with BlackRock, underscoring how capital is flowing toward managers who can demonstrate authentic ESG alignment and long-term valu...
Science-based framework to align financial institutions with climate goals How the FINZ Standard Defines Net-Zero Targets for Financial Institutions The Science Bas...
What is CTB and what is PAB?The Climate Transition Benchmark (CTB) and the Paris-Aligned Benchmark (PAB) are two official climate benchmarks introduced by the European Union (EU) u...
Netflix Inc (Netflix) is a global entertainment services provider, headquartered in Los Gatos, California, the United States.The company offers a wide range of TV series, films, do...
Strong corporate governance is a cornerstone of long-term shareholder value - when it falters, trust erodes and markets take notice. For investors, governance is not just a c...
I had the opportunity to discuss how ESG inputs are being funded with Mike Carrodus and Neil Scarth - industry experts and Principals of Substantive Research and Frost Consulting.B...
Last week, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) delivered a historic advisory opinion that clearly outlines the legal obligations of States under international law to mitigate ...
Last month, the French Senate voted unanimously in favor of a bill to regulate fast fashion providers. This bill specifically targets ultra-fast fashion giants, in a bid to r...
An up-to-date guide on California’s climate disclosure rules, what they require and why they matter for global asset managers and hedge funds. All future regulatory updates and ame...
A landmark new regulation regarding the global shipping sector was announced in April.The International Maritime Organization (IMO) formally introduced a “carbon credit” regi...
The European Commission has adopted a Delegated Act to streamline the EU Taxonomy framework, significantly easing the compliance load for financial and non-financial companies.&nbs...
We were delighted to attend and sponsor AIMA’s “Putting ESG into Practice” event this week. It was a valuable opportunity to engage with industry leaders and gain insights int...
Morgan Stanley recently surveyed c.200 people with US pension plans about their attitudes to sustainable investing, as well as c.100 corporates.Sustainable Investment Options in Em...
Build tailored ESG portfolios that align precisely with your clients’ values - with unparalleled transparency on every risk that matters, right down to the individual underlying ho...
Complying with ESG regulatory reporting requirements can be exhausting - firms spend on average 25 hours per quarter completing their regulatory disclosures.That's why we are excit...
You cannot charge the cost of ESG data to your fund… BUT you can charge the cost of ESG ratings to your fund. Confused? Let us explain. On Friday, the FCA published a pol...
The research team at Integrum has identified a distinct shift in both the scope and nature of ESG information being disclosed by companies during this year’s reporting season.So, w...
Over the past week there has been a lot of commotion about how European ESG funds have just seen their first ever quarter of net outflows in Europe. Morningstar Report - 'Glob...
The People’s Pension (TPP), managed by one of the U.K.’s largest independent trusts, has reallocated £28 billion away from their previous manager State Street.Amundi and Invesco ha...
DEI (standing for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion) has become a popular buzzword in recent years, linked with targets and priorities for many businesses. However, the re...
Kohl's Corp (Kohl’s) is a specialty retailer that operates departmental stores, headquartered in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, the United States. The company offers a range of c...
Are the Net Zero Alliances falling apart?Sadly yes.But the reason why is not what many observers believe.Most of the large banking and investment management groups who have withdra...
An activist investor group is urging Woodside Energy shareholders to vote against the re-election of all three directors.This was shared in our sentiment round up last week, with t...
For financial institutions, financed emissions - the emissions associated with the companies they invest in or lend to - are a key measure of climate impact.However, accurately mea...
Many newspapers now talk of the declining demand for ESG funds (defined as funds with ESG or sustainability-related terms in their name). So is investment into ESG funds reall...
The state of California is taking significant steps to make the fashion industry more sustainable.In February 2025, the Fashion Environmental Accountability Act Bill (AB 405) was i...
The planet can look after itself - what we need to know is, can recycling help your bottom line?Coca-Cola committed last week to disclosing its investment in reusable bottles,...
SDR is the legislation which ensures that if an asset manager wants to market an ESG or Sustainable fund in the UK, it has to be granted a label by the FCA (UK financial regulator)...
We continue to advise asset managers currently touring the US to raise capital, that they need to pick a side.Not because we think polarisation should be embraced in any way - but ...
Effective from January 2 2025, former Morgan Stanley CEO James Gorman will succeed Mark Parker as Chairman of The Walt Disney Company [NYSE:DIS].Once he steps into the role finding...
The U.S. Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit against Visa, accusing the company of engaging in practices that stifle competition in the debit card market.This is the latest c...
Vanguard Investments Australia were fined a record A$12.9 million ($8.9 million USD) penalty for misleading sustainable investment claims.The Vanguard Ethically Conscious Global Ag...
We all know there are many factors that influence how one selects a pint: the weather, the price, the alcohol content, and even the time of day.But should sustainability be a part ...
An E. coli outbreak across multiple U.S. states has been directly linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounder sandwiches.What was picked up on the Integrum ESG Platform?On Tuesday 22nd Oc...
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