All engagement articles – Page 6
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NewsBlackRock sets out 2021 net-zero support commitments
World’s largest asset manager to disclose temperature alignment metric, adopt ‘heightened scrutiny model’
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NewsSampension ramps up tax scrutiny, demanding firms report regionally
Danish pension fund requires companies to report tax paid by region, not just globally
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NewsUK roundup: LGPS Central emerging market bond fund launched
Plus: LAPFF seeks assurances over Arizona copper mine project
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NewsATP wins clearer ESG picture of illiquids after data gathering
DKK936bn pension fund to use new data for better engagement as well as in active management
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NewsChurch of England investors ban nine, keep 12 after climate engagement
First time that the national investing bodies restrict investment in companies falling short of climate change-related standards
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NewsGrowing human rights worries ‘corroding trust’ in tech giants: AP funds
AP funds’ Ethics Council defines human rights expectations of Facebook, Google et al
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NewsMacquarie Asset Management declares 2040 net-zero commitment
For investments where MAM exercises control or significant influence, the goal is to have net-zero business plans in place by end of 2022
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NewsCEPB’s Matthews calls for ‘Climate Action 100+ for sovereigns’
Reveals Transition Pathway Initiative will next year produce sovereign bond assessments
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NewsLGIM integrates boosted climate impact pledge in DC default funds
Engagement programme and DC application extension ‘the right thing to do’
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NewsProtesters call on ABP to divest from fossil fuels
Activists asked ABP to blacklist companies active in thermal coal, oil sands and shale gas by the end of next year
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NewsInvestors seek audience with Indonesian government over draft law
Investors fear Omnibus Bill on Job Creation will weaken environmental protection
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NewsESG roundup: Redington identifies engagement evidence shortfalls
Plus: Anthropocene Fixed Income Institute officially live; BMO predicts ‘fundamental’ engagement shift
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NewsAIIB, Amundi launch framework for ‘holistic’ climate change approach
Framework assesses issuer performance against Paris Agreement mitigation, adaptation, and transition objectives
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NewsPoor work conditions prompt Norway’s SWF to divest textile firms
But opts for active ownership tools in the case of PetroChina, despite council’s advice to divest
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NewsWTW: Passive managers ‘disappoint’ as stewards of fixed income
Stewardship in fixed income is a position of significant influence, says consultancy
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NewsPKA drops 20 coal stocks but keeps talking to those ready to change
Danish labour-market pension fund excludes firms with more than 20% of business in coal
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NewsEIOPA floats IORP II change to require impact on ESG consideration
Supervisor suggests change within the Article 19 prudent person rule may improve ESG integration by pension funds
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NewsBrazil ministers meet investors to discuss deforestation fears
Meeting follows open letter backed by many heavyweight investors
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NewsLothian adopts ‘Engage our equities, deny our debt’ mantra on climate
Local authority pension fund debuts a policy document dedicated to responsible investment
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NewsESG roundup: EU urged to use bank rules to end ‘doom loop’
Plus: Insight Investment, EFRAG Reporting Lab, Scientific Beta, Candriam, Grantham Research Institute, World Benchmarking Alliance
