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
Ireland increasingly comfortable at the green bond table
These bonds allow companies and governments raise funds for renewable energy projects and ‘green’ transport infrastructure
Kingspan faces pushback on first Iseq ‘say on climate’ vote
Insulation group says advisory firm ‘displays a misunderstanding’ of climate resolution
Irish firms set to do well in upcoming year despite headwinds, say company chiefs
EY survey of finance directors notes bullish outlook – with expectation of double-digit growth
BGC signs 10-year lease on offices at 2 Cumberland Place
French financial services company takes lower ground floor at Hibernia Reit scheme
Uniphar and Kingspan lead Iseq winners in 2021 as Flutter and Ryanair dive
Uniphar’s gross profit surges 31% in the first half of the year
Business slow on tying ESG performance to remuneration
Environmental, social and governance taken more seriously since pandemic, notes survey
Irish banks will not be penalised by new EU reforms, says McGuinness
New draft laws are final piece in tougher Basel III banking capital requirements
New EU code to direct investors towards sustainable projects
‘Any eligible activity that hits relevant key performance indicators can be marked as green’
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
Banking on infrastructure
Investments in roads, rail, water, power and other utilities offer long-term and steady returns, making them ideal for a pension fund
Investing in a virtuous pension
Fund managers and retirement savers are increasingly looking to environmental, social and governance investing to make the best use of their money
Works at Ringsend water plant to release ‘obnoxious’ fumes
Irish Water apologises for cleaning operation causing odours
Autism’s connection with air pollution explored in research
Evidence links airborne particles to condition but more studies are needed
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