More ESG news – Page 251
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NewsGovernance of hedge funds falling short of mark, says USS
Responsible investment co-head says governance has 'some way to go' before meeting investors' needs.
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NewsExtractive companies failing on human rights – Standard Life Investments
Study shows clear gaps on due diligence and grievance mechanisms.
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NewsPGGM builds tool to measure 'social impact' of responsible investment
Pension investor teams up with Erasmus University's Centre for Strategic Philanthropy.
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NewsUK pension fund association urges FTSE to lift free-float threshold to 50%
Minority shareholders would be unable to block majority resolution with 25% threshold, NAPF says.
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NewsNorwegian oil fund seeks proxy access to six US companies
Fund also places France's Alstom under observation for 'risk of gross corruption'.
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NewsABP concedes African forestry investment failed to meet ESG criteria
Scheme 'convinced' it can exert more influence as shareholder than by withdrawing.
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NewsESG roundup: Climate Bonds Standard, Norwegian SWF, forest bonds, UKSIF
Climate Bond Standard aims to help governments, investors to build low-carbon economies.
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NewsEuropean investors' views on ESG vary widely depending on country – survey
Importance of ethical exclusions cited by 75% of investors in Germany, but less than 40% in UK.
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NewsInstitutions account for 75% of SRI investment in Germany, Austria
Switzerland, with largest share of assets, sees nearly 60% administered for retail clients.
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NewsGerman roundup: Allianz, SD-M, Towers Watson, DAX
GERMANY – German pension funds apply SRI only to real estate, private equity and equity funds.
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NewsEntire equity investment chain must embrace long-term approach – UKSIF
In submission to Kay Review, organisation says companies must lead way on long-termism.
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NewsWater-risk reporting trails behind climate change, study finds
Survey says only 57% of boards receive reports on water risk compared with 94% on climate change.
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NewsESG may need different model, says Sustainalytics' Jantzi
While carbon emissions can be measured, indigenous rights are harder to 'define and quantify'.
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NewsInstitutionals increasingly concerned about company remuneration – TUC
Survey finds investors also increasingly likely to oppose management structure.
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NewsFrance's ERAFP, Generation Investment Management win ESG awards
ERAFP named best investor for second year running for engagement process with local authorities.
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NewsESG roundup: US SIF, sustainability trends in alternatives, oekom
US investment in sustainable, responsible alternative assets jumps by 16% in 2010.
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NewsSSgA launches green bond investment strategy as market grows
Estimate from all issuers of green bonds is $12bn, according to Climate Bonds Initiative.
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NewsInvestor support for action on climate change policy doubles
Group of 285 investors representing more than $20trn in assets makes new call for action.
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NewsEuropean Commission unveils programme to improve investors' ESG information
Programme will bring together leaders in ESG, including the ICGN, the EFFAS and UNPRI.
