All carbon footprint articles
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NewsTraditional scheme’s equities emit less carbon than competitors, Alecta says
Carbon footprint of average mid-lifer’s pension pot is more than a tenth the size of an individual’s total consumption-based emissions
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Denmark’s PFA decides first sub-target for 2050 net-zero goal
Pension company aiming for 29% reduction in carbon emissions stemming from its investee companies, assets
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NBIM plans to step up efforts for better corporate climate reporting
Keeping global warming to under 2°C should benefit the GPFG, says Norges Bank
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Opinion Pieces
Viewpoint: To kick or not kick the proverbial can down the road
With world leaders committing to reduced carbon emissions targets and with COP26 in November this year, achieving net zero is coming into sharper attention more than ever.
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UK’s £68bn universities scheme declares net-zero ambition
Pension fund still to develop comprehensive strategy but wanted to state ambition ‘to send signal’
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Redington aligns default client advice with net zero policy
‘The global transition to net zero is a monumental task,’ says CEO Mitesh Sheth
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Wales pool sets global equity decarbonisation initiative
The pool is targeting a reduction in both the carbon footprint and fossil fuel reserves exposure of its global equity investments by 25%
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AP1’s new CEO applauds team’s gutsy mindset
Swedish pensions buffer fund matches AP3’s return and narrowly beats AP4 in 2020 with 9.7% gain
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AP4 sets 2040 net-zero goal after whittling down energy holdings
Swedish buffer fund reports 9.6% return for 2020
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UK government presents pension fund climate risk governance, reporting regs
Requirements largely in line with August 2020 proposals but some helpful tweaks seen
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Allianz to expand green tech investments to curb GHG emissions
It will consider ‘emission-intensive’ sectors such as energy production, transportation, and car manufacturing
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PGB to decrease carbon footprint by 50% in 2022
The fund is looking at possible additional steps to further reduce exposure to fossil fuels
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PFZW to reduce carbon footprint by 30% in 2025
In order to reach its goal of 30% carbon reduction, PFZW will intensify its engagement efforts with companies
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Denmark’s P+ shakes up responsible policy, divesting fossils
Pension fund sets new 2050 carbon neutrality target and toughens stance on exclusions
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PFA reports new fall in CO2 emissions, drops some oil and gas firms
Fund says equity portfolio emits 21% less CO2 per million USD invested than MSCI world index
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UK roundup: DC assets continue to grow despite pandemic turmoil
Plus: PLSA vote reporting templates; Hymans Robertson scheme launches new default option
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Danica Pension delivers first climate report
CIO says companies lacking climate-friendly direction may not be viable in the long-term
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Scientific Beta unrelenting in criticism of EC climate benchmark plans [updated]
Smart beta index provider follows up lambasting of TEG proposals with criticism of draft delegated acts
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Net-Zero Asset Owner Alliance sets out ‘demanding’ methodology needs
Group issues ‘call for comment’ as it gears up to set its first intermediate decarbonisation targets
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Phenix launches impact fund rating service
Amsterdam-based consultancy has already rated 40 managers’ funds prior to debut
