Impact investing – Page 17
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‘Quality impact performance reports are transparent about lessons learned’
BlueMark proposes key elements of quality impact reports based on market analysis, consultation
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ESG roundup: Insurer reappoints Lombard Odier for sustainable investment brief
Plus: Bfinance adopts Impact Investing Principles; Finnish investor bets in sustainable cashew production
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Special ReportManager selection: Market trends
Manager selection consultants are helping investors navigate the next stages of ESG integration
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GIIN launches beta version of first IRIS+ impact performance benchmark
Goal is for impact performance benchmarks to play same role as financial benchmarks in investing
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UK pension funds increasingly look into impact investing
Social infrastructure and social and affordable housing are the most popular social impact investments
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KLP, Nordic banks, launch transition financing code for shipping
‘Guidelines for Transition-linked Financing’ for the shipping industry aimed at increasing transparency around firms seeking rate discounts on loan/bond financing
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Pensioenfonds Detailhandel invests €100m in circular economy fund
The €31bn pension fund for the Dutch retail industry is the seed investor in the Polestar Capital Circular Debt Fund
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M&G acquires Swiss impact firm responsAbility Investments
Emerging market-focussed firm was founded in 2003 and is seen as one of the leading impact investment asset managers
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NewsAllianzGI creates dedicated private markets impact investment unit
Unit underpinned by new impact measurement and managment approach
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Border to Coast pushes for positive change as it reviews policies
The revised policies clarify and strengthen the pool’s voting position on issues such as climate change and diversity
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NewsNBIM says CDSB should widen its definition of social data
NOK12trn SWF manager gives feedback on climate reporting body’s update to framework for environmental and social information
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NewsSweden roundup: Alecta invests $200m via property catastrophe sidecar
Plus: AP3 invests €300m in Verdane impact-focused fund
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Master trust launches green impact strategy with Wellington, Lombard Odier
Wellington will manage impact bonds with both a climate and social focus, whilst Lombard Odier will manage bonds focussed on positive climate impact
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MDB, DFI mandate change among impact recommendations for G7
UK-established Impact Taskforce also calls for ‘mandatory accounting for impact as a destination’
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IPE Conference: EIOPA chair encourages IORP SFDR PAI efforts
Speech came on the heels of news of a further delay to detailed SFDR compliance rules
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NewsESG roundup: ERAFP, KLP, PensionDanmark in biodiversity pledge
Plus: LGPS funds add to net-zero trend; Periphery ‘trailblazing’ in wind and solar; AMX creates tax transparent CCF for Storebrand
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NewsNew platform bids to provide impact management clarity, boost
Those involved consider ‘there is more to do’ despite progress with ISSB creation
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NewsSwiss pension funds almost triple assets invested to cut CO2 emissions
Schemes have this year invested 22% of their assets based on active strategies leading to a reduction of CO2 emissions
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DWS designs engagement policy to track outcomes
The asset manager will define three clusters of engagement: strategic, focus and core
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Special ReportTowards Net Zero: COP26 and Beyond for Institutional Investors
The term Net Zero is becoming entrenched in political and business life as governments, banks, insurers, asset owners and, not least, corporates sign up to demanding pledges to reduce carbon emissions in the service of limiting global temperature rises to within 1.5C. Our extensive Special Report looks at Net Zero through an institutional lens, talking to leading pension funds about their climate related commitments, but covering also areas like carbon pricing, portfolio transition, blended finance and the latest investment research
