More ESG news – Page 33
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NewsESAs publish final greenwashing report calling for critical scrutiny
Key recommendations set out have included increasing human resources and expertise, along with increased use of tools for greater access to data
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NewsCDP launches net zero disclosure platform to improve climate, nature reporting
The launch comes as financial institutions with a record €130trn in assets demand climate and nature data
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NewsDanish doctors’ pension fund votes down climate-failing bank majors
Lægernes Pension boasts 2024 climate targets achieved ahead of schedule, largely through exclusions
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NewsGerman associations, Deloitte propose €30-50bn energy transition fund
Private equity investments, mezzanine or silent partnerships are among the ways to channel the capital raised by the fund
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NewsSwiss asset management association backs self-regulation on greenwashing
The Swiss Finance Ministry (FDF) is also working on a regulation to implement the Federal Council’s view on fighting greenwashing
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NewsIlmarinen homes in on remuneration policies at Finnish companies
Finnish pensions heavyweight outlines its idea of a good reward system, after focusing on executive pay in AGM season, amid greater transparency
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NewsAsset managers to face challenges implementing FCA’s SDR package
FCA publishes final rules on UK SDR and investment labels, while anti-greenwashing rule omes into force
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NewsNA100’s new ‘science council’ to help steer work on biodiversity and ecosystems
Nature Action 100 has named 11 experts to the new group in the same week SBTN confirms verification process
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NewsInstitutional investors launch just transition expectations for banking sector
Border to Coast Pensions Partnership, Royal London Asset Management, and Friends Provident Foundation are calling on banks to ensure a just transition
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NewsNBIM backs simpler targets to achieve long-term sustainable investments
NBIM climate lead said the fund’s long term views enables it to step out of certain ‘highly politicised discussions’.
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NewsParis Aligned Asset Owners say lack of data clouds reality of offset use
Latest report shows PAAO initiative signatories are ‘walking the talk’ on asking governments for a supportive policy environment
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NewsASIP ESG reporting guidelines lay obstacle course for Swiss pension funds
Pension funds have taken the ASIP ESG reporting standards as an opportunity to start or expand public ESG reporting
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NewsInstitutional investors condemn Exxon’s Follow This lawsuit
ExxonMobil’s lawsuit to dismiss a shareholder resolution undermines the current system of shareholder advocacy in the US, investors argue
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NewsMarkets not politics drive sustainability reporting, says ISSB chair Faber
Faber added: ‘The more these reporting systems are in place and used by finance, the less they will be challenged by the natural evolution of political consensus’
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NewsWhat do ESMA’s sustainable fund-naming rules mean for asset managers?
New guidelines apply to all EU funds and could lead to divestments and rebrands for thousands, as well as SFDR shake-up
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NewsSwiss BVK expands voting rights policy for global and EM equities
The fund has also established a working group to start reporting on ESG investing in government bonds
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NewsLGPS funds ‘must’ provide clear evidence of compliance with TPR’s general code
With each fund having its own specific actions to show that robust governance processes are in place, ongoing monitoring will be vital, says Hymans Robertson
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NewsBrunel frees up stewardship resources with help of AI
£35bn pension asset pooling company introduces AI in stewardship evaluation
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NewsIIGCC launches net zero guidance for private debt
New private credit guidance is the first and most comprehensive net zero guide tailored specifically for the private debt industry
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NewsDanish pension fund trio invests $160m in US nature restoration fund
Sampension, AP Pension and Lærnernes Pension contribute nearly a quarter of Ecosystem Investment Partners V’s total capital
