BlackRock announces client framework for sustainable investing

Provides guidance for companies navigating the transition

BlackRock has written to clients outlining how it will help them invest sustainably, including through new tools and a framework.

According to the $10trn asset manager, it intends to establish a hub for its efforts on transition finance, including select strategies related to net zero transition, an incubator for new investment strategies, and a forum to connect companies and aid understanding about the best investment opportunities in the space. The firm has said that in 2022, it will provide transition tools, analytics and portfolio advice, such as the BlackRock Transition Scenario and BlackRock Sustainable Investing Intelligence, with the latter aiming to help identify companies best positioned to navigate the t...