Impact – Page 15
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News190 investors write to companies over management of nature
Launch reflects growing focus on nature in sign of defiance against US clampdown on collaboration
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NewsInvestor group rejects basis for UK government delay of net zero policies
‘Staying the course not incompatible with addressing immediate cost of living concerns’
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NewsGFANZ moves to define four types of transition finance
Net zero body invents ‘Expected Emission Reductions’ calculation in bid to quantify impact of such investments
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NewsTNFD launches final disclosure recommendations
TNFD activities coincide with legislation on nature-related disclosures mooted in some countries
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NewsImpact Cubed joins forces with Impact Orange Partners
The partnership aims to set a benchmark for ESG integration in Belgium and the Netherlands
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NewsFinance sector ‘not in the driving seat’ on green transition, says IIF official
Finding global consensus and alignment on financial sector policy and regulation around climate risk and transition planning is difficult
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NewsSFDR ‘likely helped’ reduce greenwashing risks – study
CFA Institute found that asset managers are mostly ‘appropriately disclosing’ ESG approaches, but there is room for improvement
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NewsAllianz discloses first net-zero transition plan with 2030 targets
The insurer plans to support the ramping up of renewable energy by investing an additional €20bn in climate and cleantech solutions
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NewsGreen bonds ‘disproportionately popular’ among pension funds – study
Pension funds also display lower price elasticity than other investors when it comes to green bonds
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NewsISSB, European institutions collaborate to align sustainability reporting standards
‘We will be well placed to ensure investors are provided with better information for better economic and investment decision making,’ says ISSB’s vice chair
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NewsUK taxonomy group advises government to diverge from EU approach
GTAG recommends that government keeps taxonomy focussed on clearly defining green economic activities
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NewsNew recruits bring sovereign climate engagement group to $8trn AUM
New members include insurer Munich Re, pension funds LGPS Central and Rest, and the Queensland Investment Corporation
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NewsAllianz Austrian pension funds turn to impact investment funds
In real estate and infrastructure the Vorsorgekasse excludes investments in fossil fuel companies
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NewsInvestors urge ISSB to focus on human and labour rights
The European Union plans to introduce a stronger law around human rights due diligence throughout the value chains of companies
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NewsPPF latest climate report shows focus on high-quality disclosure
The fund has been spending ‘considerable’ time gathering climate assessment for every asset class, says CIO
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NewsInvestors accused of making themselves forced sellers over climate thresholds
Buying ConocoPhillips bonds likely to push firm over oil sands thresholds and raise fiduciary duty questions
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NewsSNS Reaal pension fund goes 100% green in corporate bond portfolio
The fund will also switch to a new Article 9 high-yield bond fund later this year
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NewsGIIN impact investing metrics now available on commercial private markets platform
More data providers sought for integration of IRIS+ metrics
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NewsBonus Pensionskasse to push for impact investments
The fund also adjusted its business continuity management to include a ‘blackout’ scenario
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NewsNestlé pension fund considers private equity impact investments top priority
It will also establish a climate risk-management framework for investment opportunities that will be integrated in its sustainable investment policy
