More ESG news – Page 256
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NewsGovernance has become 'crucial' to hedge funds' investment process – USS
Says in AIMA's investor preference guide that financial crisis served as catalyst.
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NewsAP2 joins TIAA-CREF to invest in grain production real estate
Deal will see AP2 invest €177m in newly formed company that will acquire agricultural assets.
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NewsInvestors in Asia don't care about ESG, consultancy says
Kuala Lumpur-based OWW Consulting cites scepticism of transparency, poor research funding.
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NewsPay attention to risks in Sudan, investors warn
Companies cannot be 'neutral actors' in conflict-affected countries.
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NewsAsset manager Robeco outlines thematic investment approach
Company to target M&A, emerging markets to exploit shift from value to growth investing.
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NewsUnipension drops drugs company over US execution concerns
Cites company's 'unwillingness' to communicate with investors over controversial drug.
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NewsPension investors call for peaceful separation of Southern Sudan
APG, PGGM and Mn Services urge holdings to take corporate responsibility seriously.
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NewsInvestors must step up engagement on forest-carbon, says UNEP FI study
Report says commitment of private sector, financial institutions is 'crucial'.
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NewsSwitzerland's PKZH to sign UNPRI, draw up exclusion policy
€10.5bn pension fund becomes third Swiss scheme to commit to UN's SRI principles.
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NewsPension funds likely to back board in 'proper proxy fight'
Hedge fund Elliot Advisors aims to appoint non-executive directors to National Express board.
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NewsFarm protestors to target BAT shareholders
Union to draw attention to 'poor wages, working conditions' among farm workers.
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NewsPension funds take on RWE over nuclear controversy
Company attacked over board structure, 'combative' response to moratorium on nuclear energy.
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News96% of institutional investors fear rising rates, survey says
One in four regards increasing interest rates as the biggest risk over the next 12 months.
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NewsPGGM boosts socially responsible investment by €1bn
Asset manager increases SRI to €3.7bn, incorporates ESG into overall investment policy.
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NewsESG research must become more forward-looking, says SocGen
Analysts say too much data used for environmental, social and governance research rely on past.
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NewsGlobal food production to require €55bn of investment a year – FSI
First State Investments says production must increase by 70% to meet rising demand.
