This year has seen the climate crisis top the global agenda, while closer to home, we have seen Extinction Rebellion target the City and the issue – for the first time – being a focus for all political parties in the run-up to the General Election.
Indeed, in 2019, we also saw the UK become the first major economy in the world to legislate for net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Four myths about responsible investing busted These concerns and commitments are reflected in the business world, including the investment management industry. Here at the Investment Association, our aim is to provide sustainable returns for our customers, sometimes over horizons of 30 years or more, and this leads us to play an important part in preserving the planet for today's savers and creating a cleaner, more efficient economy. Last w...
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