More ESG news – Page 257
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NewsIcelandic pension funds acquire controversial energy firm
Group acquires 25% of geothermal power company HS Orka from Swedish subsidiary of Magma Energy.
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NewsGermany's Union to offer ESG engagement service to institutional investors
Says BVK's recent adoption of UNPRI would trigger a 'sea change' in country.
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NewsMSCI report paints grim picture for nuclear industry
Global Alternative Energy index jumps 10% in days after Japan's nuclear crisis.
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NewsSwitzerland's Ethos opposes conditional capital and remuneration reports
Lobbying group argued that conditional capital ran counter to long-term investor interest.
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NewsAPG, ProLogis at loggerheads over ProLogis European Properties buyout
APG is calling on ProLogis European Properties unit holders to back proposed takeover with Australia's Goodman Group.
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Trustees take months to decide on new asset class – Aon Hewitt
Aon Hewitt, Pitmans Trustees urge trustee boards to delegate powers for faster responses.
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NewsPension funds' investment costs three times higher than reported – AFM
Dutch communications supervisor says as much as €3bn goes unreported each year.
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NewsGermany's BVK adopts UN's Principles for Responsible Investment
€49bn scheme becames first German pensions-related provider to adopt UNPRI.
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NewsUK, US church investors co-ordinate votes for upcoming BP AGM
SRI group seeks reassurance from board on operational, strategic risks.
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NewsEuropean Commission unveils green paper on corporate governance
Consultation covers board diversity, national codes enforcement and shareholder engagement.
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NewsInvestor group tells companies to come clean on carbon
34 institutional investors call on companies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
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NewsAPG, PGGM, ATP join on real estate sustainability benchmark
Members aim to scrutinise sustainability of real estate funds, with global backing.
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NewsAsset managers must 'rediscover' meaning of fiduciary duty
FairPensions report urges asset managers to avoid conflicts of interest when investing.
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NewsPension fund reduces environmental liabilities by third
Environment Agency scheme achieve result without compromising performance.
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NewsPensionDanmark, PKA invest €800m in wind farm
Danish pension funds acquire half-share of what will become world's second largest wind farm.
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NewsNEST to become signatory to UNPRI, outlines investment approach
Scheme outlines investment principles, aims to outperform consumer price index by 3%.
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NewsBudget's carbon price floor could 'disadvantage' UK companies
F&C Asset warns floor could hurt some domestic companies due to EU Emission Allowance.
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NewsLinking Green Bank to UK debt a 'missed opportunity' – UKSIF
Green Investment Bank will launch year earlier than planned, with £2bn in additional funding.
