All ESG articles
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NewsIndustriens reveals divestment from tar sands
Danish pension fund has now implemented a decision made in December, a year after coal blacklistings
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Swiss RI association spots increasing interest in ESG policies
Asga Pensionskasse is the latest fund to join SVVK-ASIR
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Opinion Pieces
Viewpoint: Responsible investing climbs trustee boards’ agendas
The amount of legislation at hand and the pace at which different directives and guidelines are coming out could be seen as daunting for some
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Watchdog sees grounds for ‘urgent’ improvements to ESG reporting
ESMA delivers annual report on corporate reporting enforcement and regulatory activities
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Danish pension funds draw back from US for-profit prisons
PKA and Lærernes Pension divest, while Velliv chooses engagement
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AP7 joins US pension funds in drive for action on water crisis
Global freshwater crisis is one of the most serious threats to the world’s economy, says Swedish fund
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Japan’s GPIF partners with Dutch ministry in green bonds move
The fund also formed a partnership with Kommuninvest to develop sustainable capital markets through a focus on green bonds
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Aon: Alternatives, ESG integration struggling for DC foothold
Consultancy finds surprising and ‘underwhelming’ results in DC survey
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SEC blocks Church climate proposal for Exxon AGM again
The proposal requested Exxon to issue a report describing its plans to reduce its total contribution to climate change
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Non-profit urges German pension funds to comply with ESG policies
Only three pension funds have committed to UN’s PRI
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LD Pensions tenders €400m high conviction equity mandate
Danish pensions manager looks for manager to generate long-term alpha
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Lambeth seeds London CIV ‘sustainable equity exclusion fund’
RBC Global Asset Management to run initial investment
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Folksam blacklists gambling firms
Betting companies’ operations called a “breeding ground for developing gambling addiction”
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Dutch C&A scheme turns to passive ESG mandate
Scheme says it will be able to directly affect company policy on ESG issues
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Norway’s SWF manager speaks out against excessive tax avoidance
Complex ownership structures could hamper investors’ analysis of firms, says NBIM
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‘I want to talk to you about climate change,’ PLSA chair tells schemes
Butcher acknowledges challenges but says ‘boundaries need to be pushed’
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Skandia poll: Sustainability fails to rank as key factor
Fee level trumps sustainability, which just 8% cited as most important factor
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Dutch pension funds to engage with palm oil maker
The initiative will focus on human rights, labour conditions and environment
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Japan’s GPIF reviews stewardship principles, adds FI and alternatives
Asset managers should engage with various stakeholders to improve the sustainability of markets GPIF invests in
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UK roundup: Airline trustees assess scheme following Flybe collapse
Plus: Scottish scheme launches ESG ezine for members
