More ESG news – Page 236
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NewsChurch of England orders probe after Wonga investment uncovered
UK – Archbishop of Canterbury had vowed to 'compete Wonga out of existence'.
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Water risk 'demands new valuation models' for metals, mining firms
GLOBAL – Companies taking action to manage water ‘better financial performers’, report says.
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News'Comply or explain' urged for manager research on long-term investing
UK – MPs suggest regulator should clarify amount to be spent on stewardship-related research.
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NewsAcademic paper questions merits of property as inflation hedge
GLOBAL – Only commercial real estate shows any evidence of 'real link' between inflation, returns.
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NewsESG roundup: UNEP FI, Threadneedle, Clwyd, The Environment Agency
GLOBAL – UNEP FI says institutionals should address impact of investments on greenhouse gas emissions.
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NewsESG roundup: Mercer on pay, integrated reporting, UK Companies Act 2006
GLOBAL – New regulation could derail progress on remuneration, Mercer warns.
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ESG roundup: Hermes EOS, Tomorrow's Finance, AXA IM, London Principles, UKSIF Vigeo
GLOBAL – Principals need more control over agents to end short-termism, says Hermes EOS.
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Investors keen on 'stabilised' solar infrastructure market
UK – Private equity manager Oxford Capital sees increasing demand from pension funds in 2013.
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NewsBiggest Dutch pension funds divest from Wal-Mart over labour practices
NETHERLANDS – PGGM, PME and PMT join growing list of schemes citing failed engagement efforts.
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NewsSocial investment market in UK grows by nearly 25%
UK – Report shows growth came through estimated 765 deals worth more than £200m.
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30% Club expands with Hong Kong, South Africa launches
GLOBAL – Organisation aims to increase women’s participation on boards to 30% by 2015.
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NewsDocumentary accuses ABP, PFZW of profiting from tax avoidance
NETHERLANDS – Pension funds dismiss tax-dodging allegations as 'far fetched'.
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NewsDutch pension fund PFZW turns back on tobacco after demands go unmet
NETHERLANDS – Healthcare scheme says attempts to engage industry yielded poor results.
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NewsNordic roundup: AP3, Generation IM, Forca, Unipension
EUROPE – AP3 invests in 'sustainable' credit fund managed by Generation Investment Management.
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NewsTurmoil continues at pension fund for Dutch pharmacists
NETHERLANDS – Pharmacists' committee decries lack of say in pension arrangements.
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NewsInvestors call for stronger climate investment policies
GLOBAL – IIGCC wants low-carbon market before replacement of current European Commission.
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NewsChairmen resign in wake of PGGM-led shareholder revolt
EUROPE – Top brass at German property fund GSW step down due growing complaints.
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NewsPFA, SE acquire Dong Energy's onshore wind-power business
DENMARK – New company aims to become market leader in onshore wind turbines.
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NewsESG roundup: German attitudes towards sustainability, PPF, IMA
GLOBAL – Union survey shows improvement in German attitudes towards sustainability.
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NewsFrench reserve fund tenders Japanese equity mandates
FRANCE – Mandates worth as much as €400m in total to be awarded for four years.
