More ESG news – Page 14
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NewsUS equity value funds must remove more holdings to meet ESG standards
New analysis finds that, on average, value funds face greater challenges in aligning with ESG criteria than growth funds
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NewsSSGA loses more pensions business as AkademikerPension severs link
Danish pension fund says its asset managers ‘must align with our fundamental approach and way we see the world’
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NewsAPG and TIAA award €475m impact investing mandate to Arcmont
The investment will be centred on four key themes: climate, health, education and sustainable economic growth
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NewsPension pressure and online petition leads Spotify to act on hate content
Denmark’s AkademikerPension divests Tesla as Sweden’s AP funds are among investors to exert pressure on Spotify
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NewsSwedish Pensions Agency and FTN seek sustainability analysis systems
Pensions and fund selection agencies work together to procure two off-the-shelf systems for sustainability analysis of portfolios and securities
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NewsEIOPA chair says EU omnibus leaves industry and supervisors in ‘limbo’
Petra Hielkema welcomes the proposal and says ‘some of the reductions will really help to free up resources’
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NewsISSB research shows growing interest on human capital disclosure demands
The Board’s ongoing research has also revealed increased investor concern around workforce dynamics such as technological disruption and demographic shifts
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NewsCFA’s decision to drop ‘ESG’ from course titles sparks debate
‘Sustainable investing’ more accurately captures the broader, long-term impact and investing goals the certificate aims to support, the Institute says
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NewsNILGOSC to use pass-through voting on passively managed equities
The Committee will use Tumelo’s platform in partnership with Legal & General Investment Management
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NewsUK pension funds least likely to support sustainability proposals
Analysis of more than 120 European schemes reveals Sweden leads, despite lack of stewardship code
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NewsPLSA to merge voting framework with FCA-backed Vote Reporting Group
The new and improved vote reporting template will allow investment managers to report on their voting activity more easily and at a lower cost
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NewsKåpan Tjänstepension makes first investment in IFAD sustainable bond
The proceeds of the issuance – SEK900m in total – will be used to finance IFAD’s development projects throughout the world
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NewsShareholder engagement succeeding in improving corporate lobbying practices
Investors have met with firms nearly 250,000 times as SEC moves to temper their influence
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NewsUK pension funds could face £15.2bn loss from stranded fossil fuel assets
According to a new UKSIF report, the UK financial system is disproportionately exposed to stranding risk
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NewsFrance’s FRR awards Japanese equity mandates worth €400m
The fund appointed FIL GESTION, Nomura Asset Management Europe, and Lombard Odier Funds for a five-year contract
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NewsISSB mulls biodiversity reporting approach, balances investor needs
Emmanuel Faber, ISSB chair, is calling for consistent methodology that mirrors the ISSB’s approach to climate reporting alongside a pragmatic approach
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NewsEthos, CPEG start new engagement campaign with largest asset managers
The campaign is a first step to induce asset managers to vote considering ESG criteria at AGMs
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NewsSDI AOP unveils new sustainability outcomes data product
SDI Outcomes addresses the growing demand for transparency and consistency in assessing real-world impacts of sustainable investments
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NewsIIGCC launches climate resilience framework consultation
The framework aims to help investors mitigate potential financial losses from climate impacts while leveraging sustainability and resilience opportunities
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NewsPension investors welcome PCAF proposal for green bond carbon accounting
Currently, there are no set rules to calculate carbon emissions emanating from green bonds
