Sustainability – Page 25
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NewsISSB prioritises support for companies implementing new sustainability standards
The agenda consultation was an opportunity for the board to “touch base” with its constituents and seek feedback, says Sue Lloyd
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NewsPGGM loses sustainability heavyweight to Dutch think tank
Brenda Kramer has left PGGM and will take the helm at Sustainable Finance Lab
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NewsKenfo to step up focus on managers’ climate credentials
Aegon and Phoenix among those calling for voting and engagement to have closer link with investment decisions
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Special ReportRound table: Manager selection priorities for 2024
IPE asked eight manager research business leaders: what will be the three most important topics or trends in manager selection over the next 12 months and beyond?
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InterviewsAhold Delhaize pension fund on climate transition and system change
Eric Huizing, chief investment officer at Ahold Delhaize Pensioen, explains to Tjibbe Hoekstra how the pension fund is progressing not only with its climate-focused investments but also the change in the Dutch pension system
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NewsOil and gas industry ‘alarmingly underprepared’ for climate transition
Research shows failure to align with goals of the Paris Agreement as investors increasingly give up on sector
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NewsCreate clear transition taxonomies to support net zero efforts, rulemakers told
CFA Institute also recommends economic feasibility disclosures as part of transition plans, and WACI changes
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NewsRobeco’s sustainability head calls out ‘inherent contradiction’ in US managers leaving CA100+
Carola van Lamoen accused investors of ‘doubling down on transition finance, seemingly as an alternative to engaging on real-world emissions reductions’
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NewsUK government encouraged to create chief secretary for natural capital
Natural capital committee raised concerns about the potential conflicts between renewable energy development and biodiversity conservation
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Opinion PiecesViewpoint: The case for investing in water
Peter Kraneveld argues that there is a compelling financial as well as moral case for investing in water projects
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NewsEthos calls on asset managers to toughen stance on sustainability at AGMs
Asset managers’ votes on sustainability-related items on AGM agendas continue to diverge from the preferences of asset owners
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AnalysisGreenwashing crackdown: lessons learned and paths forward for asset managers
One question which has arisen from greater fund scrutiny is the risk of asset managers being reluctant to speak openly about the sustainability of their products, says Cerulli Associates
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NewsForecasting body alerts investors to nature, land use policy momentum
‘Material and credible’ policy announcements on nature and land use doubled over the last 12 months, says Inevitable Policy Response
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NewsPension funds look to sell real estate investments
Investment-grade bonds and private credit are the most popular asset classes, according to a GSAM pension fund survey
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NewsEthos joins ADEME and others to assess companies’ transition plans before AGMs
SIF and FinanceClimAct will publish detailed analysis on their websites before Say on Climate votes
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NewsISSB OKs staff approach to materiality guidance, agenda planning criteria
The Board expects to conclude its agenda consultation process by mid-year
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NewsEU’s revised due diligence law still struggles to gain traction
A vote on CS3D has been postponed again, despite major compromises
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NewsDWP’s social factors taskforce launches guide for pension trustees
UK pensions minister Paul Maynard emphasised the importance of trustees understanding social and environmental issues in investment decisions
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NewsSEC approves long-awaited climate disclosure rule
The SEC is expected to face legal challenges as it tries to finalise the rules
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NewsNBIM backs key IOSCO suggestions on improving voluntary carbon markets
Sovereign wealth fund’s manager also provides feedback to GRI on its climate change reporting standard proposal
