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PGGM Gears Up to Engage with Governments on Climate
May 3, 2023The Dutch asset manager has voted in favour of several Paris-aligned resolutions this AGM season, as it prepares for engagement with policymakers and fossil fuel consumers on climate action.
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EU Sustainable Fund Launch Activity to Rebound
April 28, 2023Sustainable product development fell to a historic low in Q1 2023, driven by regulatory and macroeconomic uncertainty.
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“Pervasive” Patent Thickets Conceal Pharma’s Intentions
April 28, 2023Shareholder proposals at 2023 AGMs seek clarity on patent practices by large US drug companies, ensuring innovations are driven by science rather than profit.
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Anglo-American Shareholders Pressed on Lead Poisoning Claim
April 28, 2023Over 100,000 Zambians are trying to sue the mining giant over alleged environmental contamination, and they want investors to act too.
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UK Executive Fair Pay Tool to Fix “Broken” System
April 28, 2023Tool presents “different way of looking at executive pay”, meeting needs of asset owners and the “wider investment community”.
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Ceres Emissions Benchmark Offers Food for Thought
April 28, 2023US-based food companies proving slow to adopt measures supporting forward-looking climate action plans.
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Political Friction Threatens EU Due Diligence Rules
April 27, 2023Narrowed scope of finance sector falling under the directive a point of ongoing contention.
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BP Climate Backslide a Failure of Governance
April 27, 2023Investors worried that the oil and gas major’s backtracking on climate may “set precedent” for the sector.
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CDP Plastics Disclosures Heighten Transparency for Investors
April 26, 2023High-impact plastic sectors have been invited to disclose through the platform, but focus on water security may undermine usefulness Planet Tracker warns.
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EC SFDR Responses Create Clarity and Confusion
April 25, 2023Asset managers afforded greater flexibility, but investors left uncertain on what counts as sustainability-focused investment.
