More ESG news – Page 128
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Minister pledges more climate change action for UK pensions sector
UK pensions minister Guy Opperman addressed the industry on climate change and the Pension Schemes Bill
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NewsPFA reports new fall in CO2 emissions, drops some oil and gas firms
Fund says equity portfolio emits 21% less CO2 per million USD invested than MSCI world index
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NewsLGIM integrates boosted climate impact pledge in DC default funds
Engagement programme and DC application extension ‘the right thing to do’
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How the Howden Joinery pension fund navigated the global pandemic
The UK building supplies company had just signed off on a new long-term strategy when the pandemic hit
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Collaborate to combat climate change, trustees urged
Aon’s head of responsible investment says pension funds of all types and sizes should consider collaborative action on environmental risks
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Swiss pension schemes face arms financing ban campaign for referendum
The ban should apply to manufacturers of all kinds of war materials worldwide, including tanks, air defense systems, pistols and other components
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Net-zero asset owner alliance unveils target-setting range, protocol
Protocol sets out how individual members will set a five-year GHG reduction target within the range of at least -16% and -29%
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Women doctors file discrimination complaint against Danish pension fund
Six medics say they will receive lower monthly pensions from Lægernes Pension than male colleagues
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Alecta, Strathclyde and others back science-based targets ask
More than 1,800 companies being urged to set targets through NGO collaboration Science-Based Targets initiative
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NewsPLSA: Survey shows consolidation ‘most anticipated trend’
Climate change and ESG investment turns up as next most significant future trend
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M&S pension trust picks Northern Trust for DB asset servicing
The £11bn DB scheme for the supermarket chain will receive global custody, financial reporting and analytical services
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New law ups governance requirements in Portugal
Portuguese occupational pension funds returned an average 5.9% over the second quarter of 2020
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NewsBVI recommends new EU vehicle for ESG impact investing
The EIF would invest in long-term projects through European impact bonds, equity and debt instruments issued by the European Commission
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NewsAsset management roundup: Morgan Stanley to buy Eaton Vance
Plus: Schroders lands Santander £1.2bn UK equity mandates; IA calls for greater transparency on boards’ ethnic diversity
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UK’s largest corporate pension scheme sets 2035 net-zero target
BT Pension Scheme hailed as setting an ‘excellent example’
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Tangen slims Norway SWF top team and unveils priorities
Female quota of NBIM leadership team rises, but diversity still ‘not good enough’, says Tangen
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NewsSouth Yorkshire scheme updates RI policies with 2030 carbon neutral target
The Authority’s officers have to come up with an action plan within six months
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NewsEC grants more time for investor sustainable disclosure rules
BVI reveals Commission intent to postpone implementation deadline for rules filling in the detail of SFDR requirements
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Commission to use rescue plan to create ‘European yield curve’
‘In addition to issuing bonds with a maturity of up to 30 years, there will also be an emphasis on the short end’
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UK institute calls on investors to link impact with value creation
‘Managing impact improves risk and return outcomes’
