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***Announcement*** Back by popular demand: City Hive is relaunching its mentoring programme in partnership with EnCircle Mentoring to support the diverse talent pipeline for the investment industry. Mentors, mentees and sponsors from across the investment management industry are invited to apply for the nine-month mentoring programme supporting the advancement of diverse talent. Thank you to our first sponsors WHEB and Federated Hermes Limited. Bhavini ‘Bev’ Shah, co-CEO of City Hive, said: “When it comes to future-proofing the investment industry, we cannot continue to think in silos. Talent is the lifeblood of our industry, and if we are to retain our existing diverse talent and continue to attract the best and brightest new recruits, we must collaborate as an industry rather than trying to go it alone. “Our cross-company mentoring scheme allows firms to work together and demonstrate their commitment to tackling our representation challenge head on and developing the diverse talent pipeline for the benefit of the whole industry.” Justin Onuekwusi, CFA, founder of EnCircle and Chief Investment Officer at St James’s Place, said: “Through this mentoring initiative, we are creating a pipeline of diverse talent equipped to navigate the complexities of tomorrow's financial world with fresh perspectives and enduring values.   “By investing in the next generation through cross-company mentoring, we are not just shaping careers—we are laying the groundwork for a more resilient, innovative, and inclusive investment landscape.” For the full announcement visit our Press Centre: https://lnkd.in/eHqFe8CU If you would like more info about sponsoring the mentoring scheme please visit: https://lnkd.in/eX5MF3Je #Mentoring #DiverseTalent

Benjamin Kluftinger, CFA, PhD at WHEB spoke to Investment International about why investors should look at the long term opportunities for electric vehicles #Investing #SustainableInvesting #ElectricVehicles Susie Winstanley Robbie Lawther Ben Larter Richard Acworth Mark Battersby

Join us at our Annual Investor Conference on Thursday 28 November 2024 from 8.30am - 2pm at RIBA, Portland Place, London W1B 1AD. Gavin Francis ➡️ Sustainable Investment Specialist speaks in this video from last year's event about how "change is reliant on individuals and what part we can play". Our full agenda is now available including a keynote from Guy Watson-Singh (Riverford Organic Farmers) which will be followed by two expert panels on progress towards the #energytransition and the importance of attracting interest in the Sustainability Disclosure Requirements (#SDR). To register or find out more, follow this link: https://lnkd.in/e3dGS3D7 #impactinvesting #sustainability The value of units in FP WHEB Sustainability Impact Fund, WHEB Sustainable Impact Fund or WHEB Environmental Impact Fund may increase or decrease and you may not get back the amount originally invested. Past performance does not predict future returns. Your capital is at risk.

As the world grapples with climate change, reducing greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) is at the forefront of global conversations. Carbon offsets have emerged as one tool to help tackle this problem - they let you make up for your emissions by funding projects that remove or reduce an equivalent amount of carbon dioxide (CO₂) from the atmosphere. However, there’s a catch - not all carbon offsets are created equal. If we want to make a real difference, we need high-quality carbon offsets that deliver genuine, long-term benefits for the climate that are only used for residual emissions that remain after all feasible direct emission reduction actions have been taken. Read this article by Katie Woodhouse, CFA to learn more about the problem with low-quality carbon offsets as well as common best practice and WHEB’s approach to carbon offsetting. https://bit.ly/3Y9VhyS #impactinvesting #carbonoffsets #sustainability

On Tuesday 29th October from 9.30am - 10.30am Rachael Monteiro and Seb Beloe will be joining Richard Giles from Pensions for Purpose to discuss our forthcoming Stewardship White Paper. This paper is designed to shift the narrative within stewardship from 'more activity' to 'more effectiveness' and Rachael and Seb will put forward their recommendations on how this can be done. A short summary of the paper is available on our website: https://lnkd.in/eu3URFUc To sign up for the webinar, follow this link: https://lnkd.in/e6BZwTjR Everyone is welcome. #stewardship #engagement #collaboration #impactinvesting

Join us and Rachel Monteiro from WHEB for a discussion with young professionals from UKSIF member firms as they share insights on recruitment, training, and career challenges in a fast-evolving sustainable finance sector. Register here: https://lnkd.in/enyaUTE9

Dig into our Q2 review covers 53 global actively-managed Article 9 funds, encompassing 14 Nordic-based equity funds, 11 fixed-income funds, and 28 international funds (managed by NordSIP partners), split between public and private asset strategies: https://lnkd.in/d2yMQdJ8 responsAbility Investments AG, Triodos Investment Management, BNP Paribas Asset Management, Stewart Investors, Royal London Asset Management BlackRock WHEB Cardano Van Lanschot Kempen SEB Ruth Asset Management Lannebo Captor Fund Management AB Storebrand Fonder ODIN Fund Management Swedbank Robur Enter Fonder AB Handelsbanken Fonder Pareto Asset Management Norron Asset Management DNB Asset Management Simplicity Asset Management FCG CB Fonder Espiria Kapitalförvaltning

Carbon offsets are a way to “cancel out” your carbon emissions by paying towards projects that reduce emissions elsewhere – such as reforestation or renewable energy. But, unfortunately it isn’t quite that simple as that, as not all carbon offsets are created equal. Katie Woodhouse, CFA, investment analyst at WHEB, explains how some carbon offsets can in fact do more harm than good, and how to find ones you can trust: https://lnkd.in/eCDTjFvM

Investor stewardship is increasingly recognised as an effective driver of real-world outcomes. However, with an increased focus on engagement, the weaknesses in the investor stewardship system are becoming more apparent. Join Pensions for Purpose, Rachael Monteiro and Seb Beloe from WHEB for an online roundtable on 29 October, 09:30-10:30 GMT, to hear about the challenges and insights on addressing effective stewardship and engagement. #InvestorStewardship #ImpactInvesting #PensionsforPurpose https://ow.ly/cK0C50Tj4ew

As the world grapples with climate change, reducing greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) is at the forefront of global conversations. Carbon offsets have emerged as one tool to help tackle this problem - they let you make up for your emissions by funding projects that remove or reduce an equivalent amount of carbon dioxide (CO₂) from the atmosphere. However, there’s a catch - not all carbon offsets are created equal. If we want to make a real difference, we need high-quality carbon offsets that deliver genuine, long-term benefits for the climate that are only used for residual emissions that remain after all feasible direct emission reduction actions have been taken. Read this article by Katie Woodhouse, CFA to learn more about the problem with low-quality carbon offsets as well as common best practice and WHEB’s approach to carbon offsetting. https://bit.ly/3Y9VhyS #impactinvesting #carbonoffsets #sustainability