As we emerged from the pandemic, it seemed the world was gripped by a greater awareness of the fragility of our planet, and our place within it. Mirroring this, investors and fund managers started to explore what this increased focus on sustainability meant for investing. For many, the instinctive response was to follow their heart and ditch ‘dirty’ stocks from portfolios, such as oil companies. Hot on the heels of the likes of Shell and BP cutting their dividends in 2020 – a result of Covid-19 lockdowns – the decision seemed a relatively easy one to rationalise.
29 Jun 2022
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BlackRock Energy and Resources Income Trust plc (BERI:LON), 120 | Asian Energy Impact Trust plc Shs USD (AEIT:LON), 0
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29 Jun 2022 -
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William Heathcoat Amory -
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As we emerged from the pandemic, it seemed the world was gripped by a greater awareness of the fragility of our planet, and our place within it. Mirroring this, investors and fund managers started to explore what this increased focus on sustainability meant for investing. For many, the instinctive response was to follow their heart and ditch ‘dirty’ stocks from portfolios, such as oil companies. Hot on the heels of the likes of Shell and BP cutting their dividends in 2020 – a result of Covid-19 lockdowns – the decision seemed a relatively easy one to rationalise.