More ESG news – Page 247
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NewsNorway oil fund excludes Israeli firm over occupied territory activity
Pension Fund Global blacklists company after it fails to engage over settlements in West Bank.
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NewsInstances of fraud at UK pension funds more than double
19% of UK pension schemes reporting problems, according to Baker Tilly survey.
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NewsESG roundup: Green infrastructure, mandatory climate reporting
Regulation, supply/demand changes creating opportunities in green infrastructure.
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NewsFrench pension fund IRCANTEC awards range of ESG mandates
FRANCE – Civil servants' scheme aiming to tender ESG sovereign debt mandates by end of year.
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NewsIrish infrastructure fund backed by NPRF buys wind-farm stake
First investment by AMP Capital-managed fund takes stake in wind farm portfolio.
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NewsMomentum stalling on sustainability reporting – Aviva Investors
Asset manager calls for policy intervention on world's stock exchanges.
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Top chief executives commit to 'natural capital' at Rio+20
CEOs at 37 banks, investment funds and insurance companies unveil Natural Capital Declaration.
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NewsESG roundup: Methane emissions, GES-oekom, Allianz
Investor groups call on companies, governments to minimise methane emissions.
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NewsGerman renewables vehicle gears up pension funds for Solvency II
€600m clean energy vehicle to 'capture' European pension funds with advent of solvency rules.
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NewsInstitutional investors 'warming' to stewardship, survey shows
Asset managers looking to boost stewardship resources, says Investment Management Association.
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NewsESG roundup: Integrated reporting framework, CDP/FFDP, Walmart
IIRC to publish world's first Integrated Reporting Framework by end of next year.
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NewsDeutsche to unveil new strategy in September as wealth, asset management divisions merge
GERMANY – As bank reveals new corporate strategy due in September, funds criticise succession planning.
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NewsMonopolising shareholder votes is dangerous, warns Aberdeen
Asset manager warns that shareholder engagement platforms are positive, but pose problems.
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NewsClimate bond opportunities greater than expected at €140bn, argues new report
Report values 'broader and deeper' bond market opportunities at over €140bn, while Climate Bonds Initiative calls for issuer clarity on climate-aligned activities.
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ESG roundup: IMA on governance, SWIP on fracking
UK’s IMA argues for importance of allowing company boards to decide in best interest.
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NewsESG roundup: Burma, Folksam, LD, Natural Capital Declaration
Lack of Burma engagement leaves firms exposed to a range of risks.
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NewsBoards still failing to appoint women candidates despite good practice
Progress undermined by 'slippery issue' of how candidate fits into board over qualifications.
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NewsMethane leakage 'overshadows' shale gas climate benefits
Benefits of switching from coal to gas are 'slipping away', SWIP warns.
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NewsEuropean investors chose to engage with Walmart's under-fire board
F&C to vote against some board members, while AP funds' Ethical Council says engagement will continue.
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NewsScottish pension funds award Hermes ESG mandate after joint tender
Hermes to handle voting engagement in trend that could counteract calls for scheme merger.
