More ESG news – Page 90
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NewsInvestor groups go big with new proposals for net-zero impact
Net-Zero Asset Owner Alliance calls out limitations of corporate engagement alone, IIGCC tackles climate solutions
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NewsSwiss roundup: Swiss Life markets ESG-compliant occupational pension product
Plus: Ethos pushes ahead with Credit Suisse special audit
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NewsBorder to Coast adds £4bn to second private markets programme
The private markets programme includes launching a £1.35bn Climate Opportunities offering
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NewsAdvisory group finalises ‘beyond green’ taxonomy recommendation
European Commission will have to make final decision on whether to pursue broadening scope, and how
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IIGCC: New IPCC report ‘unequivocal about scaling up solution technologies’
IPCC chair says ‘we are at a crossroads’ as Working Group III releases paper on mitigation options, needs
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AP7, CEPB lean on VW and Australian firms over climate lobbying
Swedish, Danish and UK pension funds demand increased climate lobbying transparency from German carmaker Volkswagen
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NewsNorway doubles SWF’s scope for unlisted renewable infra to €25bn
Finance Ministry publishes annual white paper on Government Pension Fund
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NewsDutch institutional investors require oil and gas firms to decarbonise
The group, which includes PGGM and MN, calls on other international investors to endorse statement
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UN secretary general launches group to examine net-zero pledges
High-level expert group will assess current standards and definitions and recommend enhancements if they are found wanting
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Zurich speeds up net-zero path with carbon removal pre-purchase agreements
The insurer is partnering with marketplace Puro.earth and looking at technological solutions such as direct air capture and storage
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NewsISSB launches public consultation on draft sustainability standards
The first of the two standards deals with general sustainability-related disclosure requirements while the second addresses climate-related disclosures
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Pension funds press Credit Suisse on Greensill, leak investigations
And stick to their climate resolution despite concessions from the bank
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NewsAon MasterTrust, pension plan seed UBS climate fund
The investment fund tilts towards companies that are better placed for the transition to a low carbon economy
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Next CA100+ phase to include more net-zero ambition, accountability
Outline of second phase comes amid ‘disappointing’ results in second round of company net-zero assessments
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IASB pushes back final vote on climate-reporting project
Shortlist of potential projects includes climate-related risks, cryptocurrencies, pollutant-pricing mechanisms, and the statement of cash flows
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Swedish pension funds at odds over scandal-hit Ericsson’s AGM
Major investor in telecoms firm AMF says Ericsson board has worked to reduce corruption risk
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More LGPS heavyweights back VC clean tech fund
Merseyside, South Yorkshire and Strathclyde have now all committed to the Clean Growth Fund
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GIIN launches beta version of first IRIS+ impact performance benchmark
Goal is for impact performance benchmarks to play same role as financial benchmarks in investing
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NewsSwiss schemes invest only 1% of assets exclusively on ESG goals
According to Klima Allianz, 58% of Swiss Pensionskassen invest in activities that are harmful to the climate, up from 55% in November last year
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CEPB to steer development of 2030 investor agenda for mining sector
Sector deemed too important to society and low carbon transition to be left poorly misunderstood
