All net zero articles – Page 8
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‘Time for higher ambitions,’ says Norway minister on net-zero SWF advice
Skancke-led expert group recommends setting 2050 net-zero emissions goal for companies in GPFG’s portfolio
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NBIM plans to step up efforts for better corporate climate reporting
Keeping global warming to under 2°C should benefit the GPFG, says Norges Bank
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Academics call on Norway to sign €1.1trn SWF up to net-zero pledge
Group of 34 economists, experts urge GPFG to announce membership of Net Zero Asset Owner Alliance at COP26 in November
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UK roundup: Cardano announces net zero plan
Plus: Eastman UK funds appoint Willis Towers Watson’s OneDB; Church of Scotland schemes pick XPS
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NOW: Pensions’ strategy to invest 50% in sustainable bonds, equities
Committed to reach net zero by 2050, with an interim target of 2030
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Opinion Pieces
Viewpoint: To kick or not kick the proverbial can down the road
With world leaders committing to reduced carbon emissions targets and with COP26 in November this year, achieving net zero is coming into sharper attention more than ever.
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Allianz’s stricter rules to exit coal prompt call to up game
The insurer has set out the goals to exit coal in the OECD area by 2030 and globally, including Asia, by 2040
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Redington aligns default client advice with net zero policy
‘The global transition to net zero is a monumental task,’ says CEO Mitesh Sheth
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Mercer commits to 2050 net-zero target for UK, European and Asian clients
Mercer plans to reduce portfolio relative carbon emissions by at least 45% from 2019 baseline levels by 2030
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APG, BlackRock and 41 others boost Net Zero Asset Managers initiative
Signatories have to set out interim targets within a year of joining
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Investors ‘need not wait’ on net-zero as framework passes portfolio test
Delivery of final net-zero investment framework hailed as ‘historic moment for financial services’
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ESG roundup: Devon pension fund makes 2050 net-zero pledge
Plus: NBIM puts Japan’s Kirin on watch as firm exits Myanmar army link; Exclusions dominate UK responsible investment funds; M&G sets out coal phase-out plan
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Features
Perspective: Targeting net zero
Ambitious ‘net-zero’ carbon reduction goals are the latest in the evolution of asset owners’ engagement with climate change
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Opinion Pieces
Viewpoint: Making the case for SDG-aligned investing
Mirtha Kastrapeli, founder and CEO of Beyond Alpha, makes a case for shifting to SDG-based systems investing
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BlackRock sets out 2021 net-zero support commitments
World’s largest asset manager to disclose temperature alignment metric, adopt ‘heightened scrutiny model’
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ESG roundup: Ontario Teachers announces 2050 net-zero goal
Plus: Northern Trust launches ‘climate aware’ EM index strategy; Aegon UK to drive £1.7bn into new default allocation; $500bn in energy transition investment; and more
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Opinion Pieces
Viewpoint: Long-term lenders ideally placed to drive ESG conversations
With the world facing considerable and pressing environmental and social problems, the investment world has a critical role to play in addressing issues such as climate change, inequality and discrimination
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Opinion Pieces
Viewpoint: How trustees can create practical carbon journey plans
Dealing with climate change is a responsibility we all share – but trustees may be wondering how they get from their starting point to the required end-goal. This ‘carbon journey’ needs a plan.
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Church of England investors ban nine, keep 12 after climate engagement
First time that the national investing bodies restrict investment in companies falling short of climate change-related standards
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Net-zero asset manager initiative kicks off with 30 founding signatories
Commitment will require working with asset owner clients on decarbonisation goals