Climate change – Page 9
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NewsGuidance published for buying carbon credits in private markets
Survey shows just four private equity houses offset emissions from their investment portfolios
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Opinion PiecesViewpoint: Investors and boards should collaborate strategically on sustainability
Collaborative support for legislative reforms, taxation frameworks, and public incentives is vital to create a level playing field for long-term value creation, says Gillian Secrett
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NewsEU advised to develop ‘checklist’ for investors grappling with climate plan evaluations
PSF said the checklist ‘should be based on existing EU sustainability transparency requirements, and should not lead to additional reporting for companies’
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NewsERAFP links share buyback approval to Paris alignment impact
French pension fund approves changes to voting guidelines following in-depth review
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NewsUKSIF urges government to incorporate net zero transition into growth plans
UKSIF CEO James Alexander speaks out after UK chancellor Rachel Reeves says that the pursuit of growth ‘trumps’ the government’s net zero commitments
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AnalysisInvestors cautiously optimistic as US exits from Paris Agreement
Despite Trump’s decision, there are still attractive opportunities for those willing to invest with a long-term view, industry claims
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NewsNorthern Trust AM exits CA100+ and NZAM
The asset manager is the latest in a string of signatory departures from climate action groups, following BlackRock ditching NZAM earlier this month
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NewsFolksam, KPA set 2030 climate targets, highlighting social impact
Swedish pensions group and municipal pension fund subsidiary follow NZAOA requirements to establish 50% emission reduction targets for investment assets
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NewsTPI adds coal mining sector to carbon performance assessments
The move comes as investors and governments aim to tackle the environmental fallout of coal mining
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NewsCentral banks and actuaries both publish climate risk proposals
Analysis looks at how physical and transition risks can be transmitted and exacerbated, and offers tools to help monitor vulnerabilities
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AnalysisIPE ESG Briefing: BlackRock exits NZAM
Plus: NZAM suspends operations; AP7 reviews BlackRock’s decision
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NewsNet Zero Asset Managers initiative halts activities
UN-backed body removes member commitments in attempt to steady the ship
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NewsTransition plans not yet useable for financial stability purposes, says FSB
Financial Stability Board (FSB) examines relevance of transition plans for financial stability assessments as tool gains traction
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NewsKPA calls for action on pensions investment in local climate adaptation
Swedish municipal pension fund says preparedness investments have a long-term perspective that suits the management of occupational pensions
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NewsAsset owners challenge Shell’s LNG plans in new shareholder resolution
Brunel Pension Partnership, Greater Manchester Pension Fund and Merseyside Pension Fund are asking Shell to justify its LNG strategy
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AnalysisSustainable finance is braced for its toughest year yet
‘If ever we needed asset owners to be the drivers of responsible investment, it’s in 2025,’ says ShareAction’s Simon Rawson
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NewsPFA’s climate product beats standard pension with 19.6% return
Parts of the green sector hit by declining investment appetite in 2024, says CIO
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NewsUK government advised on climate-adaptation taxonomy
The independent Land, Nature and Adapted Systems Advisory Group has proposed a five-step framework to develop an adaptation-focused UK taxonomy
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NewsATP disappointed as Better Energy restructures
Citing ‘perfect storm of negative market conditions’, Danish renewable-energy firm enters restructuring to rebuild capital base and stabilise the business
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NewsBumper month for EU sustainability policy ends with Transition Benchmark proposal
Platform on Sustainable Finance proposes two new Investing for Transition Benchmarks
