Investment industry must do more to support climate transition

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Earlier this month, with climate change once again at top of the agenda at Davos, UN secretary-general Antonio Guterres called on the private sector to advance sustainable development.

This call has been heeded by the investment management industry as we recognise the important role we play in supporting the transition to a more sustainable future. With the appetite for responsible and sustainable investment products greater than ever, and as clients demand innovative ways to invest to make a difference, the industry and policymakers share a clear ambition that these decisions must be able to be taken with confidence. This means greater transparency about where money is being invested and the impact it is having. Treasury committee to conduct work amid concerns o...

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