All impact investing articles
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NewsABP targets 50% absolute CO2 reduction by 2030
To reach its goal, the Dutch civil scheme will reduce its investable universe excluding companies harmful to the environment
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Opinion Pieces
Viewpoint: Why LGBTIQ+ inclusion should matter to investors
We would like to thank Frank Wagemans of Achmea IM for his extensive input, which we highly appreciate
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Impact Cubed launches free ESG analytics platform for public pension funds
A pension fund using the platform can see the granular ESG impact of their portfolios, funds, securities and more
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Pension funds demand engagement success from external managers
53% of pension funds are unlikely to hire an external manager that cannot demonstrate specific outcomes for engagement, according to bfinance
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Trend for greenwashing call out to spread to impact investing, says PGGM’s Op ‘t Veld
‘Some investors are currently rather liberal with their claims on impact, which I’m quite concerned about,’ says the responsible investment principal director
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ESG roundup: Green Technical Advisory Group reveals initial advice to UK government
Plus: Smart Pension’s default fund becomes fully sustainable; Varma joins science-based targets initiative; GINN to host impact principles
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Bfinance adopts impact investing principles
Consultant commits to supporting pension fund clients in setting impactful objectives and implementing investment strategies in relation to those objectives
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Tesla, Saudi Aramco among giants targeted in environment data campaign
‘Engagement critical to driving disclosure, and disclosure is first step to environmental action,’ says CDP
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Diversity, fiduciary ‘impact’ duty and more on EIOPA IORP II review task list
European Commission’s call for advice finally lands in EIOPA’s inbox
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CPEG seeks to forge climate impact investing programme with EIF
CIO says programme would be ‘first public-private partnership of its kind’
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Asset management roundup: Luxembourg picks for impact strategy
Plus: Blockchain and GP restructuring advice tie-ups; Moody’s on alts managers
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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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Mandate roundup: Alstom picks Mercer as fiduciary
Plus: Dutch scheme selects Symbiotics; European schemes search for equities, property managers
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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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Dutch retail scheme awards €100m private debt mandate to Tikehau Capital
Asset manager expands global footprint with new office in Israel
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APG invests $750m in new SDG-focused EM private credit fund
The money will be invested in loans originated and structured by international development banks, with a focus on financing sustainable projects
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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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New 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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Opinion Pieces
Viewpoint: Why we need deforestation-free portfolios by 2025
‘If we are to address climate change, we need to put an end to deforestation’
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OECD calls for regs easing to help PFs invest in developing countries
Important to ensure institutional investment in developing countries is sustainable – through impact investment policies, says report
