Tag: ethics and investing
MEPs want to overturn new EU climate label
Brussels There is a heavy moral pressure on the members of the European Parliament. On Wednesday they have to decide whether investments in certain gas and nuclear power plants should…
MEPs want to topple taxonomy
Brussels There is a heavy moral pressure on the members of the European Parliament. On Wednesday they have to decide whether investments in certain gas and nuclear power plants should…
Podcast Handelsblatt Green: Wind energy – That’s why the expansion is stuck
Dusseldorf Wind energy is set to become the most important energy source of the future. But the expansion of wind power in Germany has come to a standstill in recent…
Venture capitalist Wenger on sustainable investments: “ESG is bullshit”
Albert Wenger in conversation The partner at Union Square Ventures continues to believe in crypto “as a fundamental innovation.” (Photo: picture alliance / Andreas Gebert) new York Sustainability is one…
Can green hydrogen replace our natural gas?
Dusseldorf Sophie and Silke Backsen have changed German climate policy like hardly anyone. Sophie, 22, made sure in 2021 with her complaint before the Federal Constitutional Court that climate protection…
Investors withdraw money from funds
wind energy Funds that take into account environmental and social aspects as well as corporate management collected around 482 billion euros net last year. (Photo: dpa) Frankfurt The long-booming funds…
SEC investigates Goldman funds
Goldman Sachs According to US media, two funds of the US bank Goldman Sachs are the focus of new greenwashing investigations by the US Securities and Exchange Commission. (Photo: Reuters)…
Which builders will benefit from interest rate advantages in the future
residential house New buildings or completely renovated properties offer better protection against inflation than old buildings. (Photo: imago images/blickwinkel) Frankfurt It should be a tour de force – in favor…
It can have these consequences for the industry
Tariq Fancy The ESG critic used to be part of the system himself. (Photo: © 2021 Bloomberg Finance LP) new York Asset managers have to adapt to fundamental changes in…
Can green hydrogen replace our natural gas?
Dusseldorf Hydrogen could replace fossil natural gas. The problem with this: Until now, hydrogen has still been produced from natural gas. Green hydrogen produced using electricity from renewable sources. are…
These companies show how they protect the climate
sample depots The strategists (from left): Laetitia-Zarah Gerbes (Acatis Investment), Gabriele Hartmann (Perspective Asset Management) and David Wehner (Do Investment). (Photo: private) Munich This Sunday marks the 50th anniversary of…
DWS whistleblower Desiree Fixler calls for more layoffs
Desiree Fixler “Deutsche Bank and DWS have problems with their corporate culture, especially in the top ranks,” says the American. (Photo: Jan Erting) Frankfurt Desiree Fixler fared like so many…
ESG funds face a tougher test
DWS The allegations against DWS cast a bad light on sustainable investing. (Photo: dpa) Frankfurt In the investment industry, sustainable investing is considered to be the major issue for the…
DWS exchanges CEO after suspected greenwashing
Frankfurt Only a few hours after the raid because of “greenwashing” allegations, the Deutsche Bank fund subsidiary DWS separated from its boss Asoka Wöhrmann. Stefan Hoops will become the new…
DWS exchanges CEO after suspected greenwashing
Frankfurt Only a few hours after the raid because of “greenwashing” allegations, the Deutsche Bank fund subsidiary DWS separated from its boss Asoka Wöhrmann. Stefan Hoops will become the new…
DWS exchanges CEO after suspected greenwashing
Frankfurt After the allegations of “greenwashing” became known, the Deutsche Bank fund subsidiary DWS replaced its company boss. Stefan Hoops will become the new CEO at the end of the…
DWS: Raid on Deutsche Bank subsidiary
Frankfurt Deutsche Bank is again in trouble with the law enforcement authorities: On Tuesday morning, public prosecutors launched raids on the twin towers of Deutsche Bank and on the neighboring…
DWS: Raid on Deutsche Bank subsidiary
Deutsche Bank headquarters The headquarters of the largest German financial institution was searched twice within a few weeks. (Photo: dpa) Frankfurt Deutsche Bank is again in trouble with the law…
The US Securities and Exchange Commission proposes new rules for sustainable investments
IT G The US Securities and Exchange Commission wants to regulate sustainable investments more closely. (Photo: Reuters) new York After the ever louder criticism of allegedly sustainable investments, the US…
Will the circular economy save us from the raw materials crisis?
Dusseldorf Anyone who has tried to buy a car, electronic device or furniture in the past few months will have been surprised at the extremely long delivery times for many…