Natasha Turner

London, United Kingdom

Deputy Editor at ESG Clarity

Articles

Engagement: ‘Be clear about what you can achieve’

Jan 4, 2024 | esgclarity.com | Natasha Turner

Investing responsibly, and understanding the impact investments can have on people and the environment, is no easy task. But it’s navigating this complexity that has kept Claudia Wearmouth in this field for more than 15 years. Wearmouth started her career at a startup charity, New Philanthropy Capital, analysing the impact of charitable giving, before making the switch to asset management and responsible investment.
EdenTree reshuffles RI team as veteran Neville White retires

Jan 2, 2024 | ourcommunitynow.com | Natasha Turner
EdenTree reshuffles RI team as veteran Neville White retires

Jan 2, 2024 | portfolio-adviser.com | Natasha Turner

This article was originally published by our sister title, ESG ClarityEdenTree has appointed a new head of responsible investment as Neville White (pictured) retires. Carlota Esguevillas, who was previously senior responsible investment analyst in the team, stepped into the role at the start of January 2024. Esguevillas has been with EdenTree’s responsible investment team for around three years, working closely with White, who will be staying on in a strategic advisory capacity.
Oakley Capital Q&A: Applying TCFD guidance to private equity

Nov 28, 2023 | esgclarity.com | Natasha Turner

There is an increasing interest in ESG in private equity, according to Aga Siemiginowska, head of sustainability, Oakley Capital. Here Siemiginowska explains how the firm helps develop company ESG strategies, how it’s improving its own diversity and how it has been working to apply sustainability regulation and frameworks to private equity. Are you receiving more interest in ESG or sustainable investing from your investors?
Amundi's Le Meaux: Engagement won't work unless backed by government strategy

Nov 23, 2023 | esgclarity.com | Natasha Turner

Companies will only make changes that are backed by their own governments and in line with country regulation and policy, and will not deliver what investors ask for in their engagements otherwise, says Amundi head of ESG research, voting and engagement Caroline Le Meaux in this video interview. Le Meaux also discusses changes to the firm’s engagement processes and shares an example of escalation. Watch the full video interview above and read the transcript below.
Which European companies are most transparent about tax?

Nov 22, 2023 | esgclarity.com | Natasha Turner

European companies are becoming ever-more responsible taxpayers, but a third still lack proper ESG integration on tax matters, this year’s Tax Transparency Benchmark has found. The benchmark, which has been published by the Association of Investors for Sustainable Development (VBDO) and PwC, this year has assessed 116 participating companies (51 from the Netherlands and 65 from the EU) on European tax transparency against a set of good tax governance principles.
Nikko AM Q&A: There are always trade-offs for higher green bond standards

Nov 20, 2023 | esgclarity.com | Natasha Turner

Nikko Asset Management launched a green bond fund last month, but the team say it’s not just in specialist products where they are looking for credible and effective issuers. Here, Vincent Latour, sustainable investment specialist; Steve Williams, head portfolio manager for global core strategies; and Holger Mertens, manager director; at the firm discuss higher standards for impact measurement, minimum criteria for issuers and why they don’t run negative screens.
IA finds neurodiversity data lacking at investment firms

Nov 17, 2023 | esgclarity.com | Natasha Turner

Nearly half of UK investment firms have no plans to capture data among their staff about neurodiversity and caring responsibilities, findings from an Investment Association report show.
Investors call for 'strong and robust' Global Plastics Treaty ahead of talks

Nov 7, 2023 | esgclarity.com | Natasha Turner

A group of nearly 30 international investors is urging governments to “maintain ambition” when it comes to creating a legally binding treaty on plastic pollution.
Return ESG to 'common-sense' values investing

Nov 7, 2023 | esgclarity.com | Natasha Turner

While an ill-informed ESG backlash continues to dominate some corners of the globe, in other parts another debate is taking place: should E, S and G themes be siloed and the bundling of ESG disbanded? It’s a debate that was reignited by a provocative leader in the Economist in 2022, which argued ESG funds should focus solely on emissions, which would limit ‘ESG’ trade-offs, simplify incentives and provide credibility to ratings agencies.