“QNB green bond a sign of what’s to come as Gulf embraces ESG” – S&P Global – November 4, 2020
On November 4, 2020 S&P Global reported that “Qatar National Bank (QPSC)’s $600 million green bond issuance is a sign of growing investor demand for these instruments and could presage further activity in the Gulf Cooperation Council, with growing interest and awareness within corporate boardrooms. In the Gulf, sustainable development is increasingly important as governments […]
“P&G Shareholders Overwhelmingly Pass a Deforestation-Related Resolution to Mitigate Material Financial Risk” – Chain Reaction Research – November 3, 2020
On November 3, 2020 Chain Reaction Research reported that “(i)n an unprecedented move, BlackRock voted in favor of a shareholder resolution requesting an assessment report to identify further opportunities to combat deforestation and degradation of intact forests in Proctor & Gamble (P&G) supply chains. BlackRock, State Street, and Vanguard, the “Big Three” asset managers, have […]