Impact investing
In-depth reporting on impact investing for our pension fund and asset management readers from IPE’s award-winning journalists
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NewsInvestors under-resourced for climate policy engagement, research finds
Report calls for ‘a much-needed burst of experimentation’ to improve real-economy influence
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NewsAlecta invests $110m in responsAbility climate fund
Swedish occupational pension fund expands climate finance portfolio with third responsAbility mandate
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NewsEU Council plans to allow ‘transition’ funds to finance new fossil fuels
The European Council’s official negotiating position for the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation was signed off by ambassadors today
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NewsFinance Transition Centre urges investors to disclose climate policy dependencies
Steve Waygood calls on pension funds to treat climate policy as fiduciary issue
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NewsLothian fund retains stake in Thai oil major following review
Scottish LGPS fund said enhanced engagement remains appropriate where fossil-fuel companies demonstrate credible transition progress
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NewsNEST member assembly delivers recommendations on best interests investing
Recommendations from a deliberative assembly of members will inform NEST’s investment strategy review and decisions about future member involvement
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AnalysisIPE ESG Briefing: Pension funds pipe up over EU policy
Plus: Investors create definitions and assessment framework for shareholder engagement; PME credits ESG filters for equity outperformance
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AnalysisISSB races to pin down nature definitions before October consultation
Investors back International Sustainability Standards Board nature plan but warn on jargon and data
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Podcast#30 Leaders in Investment podcast: Robert-Jan Foortse – Managing Director European Real Estate, APG
In conversation with Richard Lowe, Editor in Chief, IPE Real Assets
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NewsPension funds warn removal of BP chair signals wider governance failings
The oil giant faces renewed shareholder scrutiny after Albert Manifold’s dismissal exposed deeper concerns over governance, oversight and strategy
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NewsDefence and sustainable investment debates need more nuance, says Eurosif
New Eurosif paper highlights varying investor approaches as asset owners assess whether defence can sit inside sustainable strategies
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NewsLucerne pension fund to raise private equity impact allocation
LUPK plans higher allocations to impact-focused private equity, infrastructure and micro-finance despite wider Swiss caution
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NewsFCA publishes review of transition finance for climate solutions
Regulator says UK is primed for green investments, and large investors should focus on demand signals and policy advocacy
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Special ReportCan AI solve impact investing’s allocation problem?
Artificial intelligence tools inform rather than make investment decisions: the final judgement must remain with human analysts
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Special ReportEnergy security and impact investing: Rewriting the rules
Energy investments are no longer just about looking green, but about building systems that are cleaner and more resilient. Krystle Higgins reports
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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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NewsBasel pension fund ties impact investing to returns and exclusion policy
PKBS links impact investing to market returns, expanding sustainability focus to biodiversity and human rights
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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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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
