Climate change – Page 3
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Opinion PiecesBreaching planetary boundaries should be a major concern for long-term investors
Attending the Change Now conference in Paris, I was assaulted by an overflowing cornucopia of ideas, activists, academics and entertainers.
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Special ReportNet zero: Corporate transition loses momentum
Some of the sectors most critical for achieving net zero are making excruciatingly slow progress. Sophie Robinson-Tillett examines the state of play
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NewsMajor report on climate adaptation hailed as a ‘wake-up call’ for UK investors
Climate Change Committee says ‘critical action needed’ to safeguard the country’s financial system
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NewsShell AGM climate vote signals investor doubt but falls short of expectations
Follow This says Shell investors remain concerned about fossil fuel risk, despite management securing broad backing at its annual general meeting
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AnalysisIPE ESG Briefing: Climate index challenges and innovations
Plus: European Parliament outlines initial SFDR position; Investor groups split over future of Shareholder Rights Directive
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NewsPKA chief hands ultimatum to politicians on state aid after Morrow loss
‘We want to support Europe. We want to contribute to the green transition,’ says CEO Jon Johnsen
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NewsMarket-led narrative on climate action has hit ‘fundamental limits’
LSE researchers warn asset owners must reset climate strategies around policy, mandates and practical levers for real-world transition
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AnalysisThe identity crisis of climate indices
Outflows from ‘higher-tracking-error strategies’ in the sustainability space hit €10bn last year, according to Amundi
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NewsPRI data shows asset owners tighten RI oversight of managers
Data by Principles for Responsible Investment shows asset owners are increasing scrutiny of managers and deepening RI implementation efforts
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NewsInvestors seek support for pressure on Shell climate disclosure
Major pension funds representing over €1trn in assets are pressuring Shell ahead of its AGM, following BP’s shareholder revolt over similar climate disclosure demands
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NewsBorder to Coast launches just transition overlay
‘First of its kind’ overlay captures how LGPS pool integrates social dimensions of energy transition into its investment and stewardship activities
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NewsBASF faces investor challenge over climate lobbying ahead of AGM
Investors challenge BASF over climate lobbying, urging alignment with EU carbon pricing and net-zero goals
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NewsIPE Transition Awards: Faith Ward and Brunel win outstanding contribution
The third annual IPE Transition Conference & Awards were held in The Hague
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NewsShareholder revolt at BP AGM over climate and governance
Early reports suggest investors have voted against management on two key proposals
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NewsISSB decides against standalone standard for nature disclosures
Instead, it will employ a ‘practice statement’ to explain how companies can provide nature-related disclosures in accordance with existing standards
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AnalysisIPE ESG Briefing: BP fast becomes proxy voting season’s key flashpoint
Plus: research from OxProx shows that ‘asset owners show materially greater support for ESG and shareholder-initiated proposals’
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NewsSwedish pension giants back Stegra lifeline, but accept dilution
Wallenberg-led consortium steps in as green steel startup’s biggest investor, and pension funds AP2, AP4 and AMF all put in more capital
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NewsAllianz develops climate adaptation taxonomy to clarify investability
Insurer classified 61 measures, paying close attention to extent to which benefits can be captured by private actors
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NewsInvestors pressure freight and logistics companies to tackle air pollution
A coalition of investors, including AkademikerPension, LBP AM, Ethos Foundation, PIRC and Achmea, have said that air pollution is an environmental risk affecting human health
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NewsConsultants publish updated ‘climate competency’ guide for asset owners
Latest version said to reflect fact that ‘expectations that were previously aspirational are now generally considered business as usual’
