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Time to Ramp up Bondholder Engagement with Sovereigns
April 15, 2024The 2025 deadline for submitting new nationally determined contributions opens the door for sovereign debtholders to push for credible net zero transition plans.
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Aegon Gains from ESG Measurement of AMs
April 12, 2024A move to a professional trustee model from lay people in the UK was also mooted during a debate on manager selection at the Stewardship Summit 2024. Insurer and pension provider Aegon UK has seen tangible improvement in aligning its...
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ShareAction CEO Signals Stewardship Recession
April 12, 2024Industry pundits called for more “courage” and a universal ownership approach during ESG Investor’s Stewardship Summit 2024.
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UK Stewardship Code Keeps up with the Times
April 11, 2024Andrea Tweedie, Head of Stewardship at the Financial Reporting Council, highlights progress to date and calls for ‘good, bad and ugly’ feedback ahead of the upcoming review.
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Investors Struggle with Fossil Fuel Climate Disclosure
April 11, 2024Panellists at the Stewardship Summit 2024 stressed that forward-looking disclosures on climate transition plans by oil and gas firms are vital. Oil and gas companies are improving on climate-related disclosures, but are still failing to provide evidence of alignment with...
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US Highlights Human Rights Due Diligence
April 11, 2024The country plans to release new guidance focused on technology-related risks, but pundits are saying it should be expanded to all sectors.
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UK Blended Funds Bid on Social Shortfalls
April 11, 2024Social impact investors recommend national and local community growth funds to tap £50 billion of private investments across the next decade.
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P+ Takes Hard Line on Oil and Gas Expansion
April 9, 2024The Danish pension fund for academics has joined the European asset owners opting for divestment, as fossil fuel companies remain at odds with the Paris Agreement.
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Asian Investors Slow to Issue Net Zero Mandates
April 8, 2024Ex-GPIF CIO calls for asset owners to be broader, deeper and more coordinated on climate engagement, warning they cannot diversify away from risks.
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ESG Proxy Advice Targets Exxon for Lawsuit
April 5, 20242024 policy also recommends votes against nominating committees at boards without a 40% minimum ethnic diversity and 50% gender balance. ESG-aligned investors have been advised to vote against company boards that seek to challenge shareholder resolutions through the courts, as...
