Impact investing – Page 10
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NewsCA100+ ‘moves from disclosure to the implementation of transition plans’ in second phase
There will be a greater focus on the role of lenders under the new strategy
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NewsAsset owners should include human rights in RFPs, says PRI
The severity of actual and potential human rights outcomes is a deciding factor in company prioritisation
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NewsNet zero collaboration groups: what does the future hold?
After the mass departure from the Net Zero Insurance Alliance (NZIA) in recent weeks, questions have resurfaced about the future of these climate groups and their parent, the Glasgow Financial Alliance for Net Zero (GFANZ). Last month, Attorneys General from 20 US states wrote to members of NZIA to raise ...
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NewsDutch €9bn steel scheme to focus climate policy on ‘real world change’
The fund also reduced its exposure to emerging market equities due to an increase in geopolitical risk
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NewsCorporate governance: Voting for stronger rules
‘Stewardship codes weren’t developed to save the planet,’ says Dionysia Katelouzou of King’s College London
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NewsMonaco’s sovereign wealth fund invests in plastic circularity strategy
The SWF invested in Lombard Odier’s new Plastic Circularity strategy which will target key themes including collection and sorting infrastructure
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NewsCorporate governance roundup: Investors seize opportunity to drive down emissions
Plus: AGMs of ExxonMobil and Chevron to follow; Open consultation at Glencore; Financial institutions press companies to disclose climate impact
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News‘World’s first’ nature targets unveiled in bumper week for natural capital developments
Guidance for entities wishing to start setting nature-related targets was launched by the Science Based Targets Network
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NewsABP and PME demand end to fossil fuel subsidies
The two Dutch pension funds signed a letter authored by Fossil Free Netherlands
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NewsUK roundup: Brunel updates climate policy following review
Plus: Smart Pension reaches £3bn in total assets amid market consolidation; Timpson pension fund signs buy-in deal with Just Group
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NewsDACH roundup: Ethos pushes Glencore on transparent climate strategy
Plus: VBV Vorsorgekasse signs biodiversity pledge, BaFin fines Nomura Financial Products
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NewsCorporate governance: What are the themes of this year’s AGM season?
ShareAction will be calling out companies on DEI issues this AGM season, particularly their ethnicity pay gaps
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NewsIgnoring ESG factors is not an option for trustees, says The Pensions Regulator
There have been concerns on the implementation risks of greenwashing and the potential for ‘greenhushing’, among others
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NewsGermany's VBL rejigs responsible investment strategy
The pension fund aims to reduce the CO2 intensity in its equity and corporate bond portfolios by 25% by the end of 2025
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NewsISSB seeks input on future research projects and workplan priorities
Expectations on the board to embark on new research and standard-setting projects must take account of the limits on the board’s resources, Faber says
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NewsEthos pushes Holcim to set emission targets for joint ventures
Holcim’s remuneration policy also needs reviewing
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NewsSwitzerland roundup: Ethos slams Nestlé for lack of transparency
Plus: Swiss canton of Vaud scheme, Compenswiss post negative results; Swiss cabinet consults on supervisory reform
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NewsExecutive pay linked to climate risk sends misleading progress message
Investors may become distracted by engaging over pay rather than focusing on transition plans and emissions reductions, says PIRC
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NewsMandate roundup: Peatland restoration tender up for grabs
Plus: Swiss pension fund seeks strategic adviser; Corporate green bonds mandate for €135m
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NewsIntegrity Council launches Core Carbon Principles to grow voluntary market
The new standards should reduce confusion, overcome market fragmentation, and give buyers confidence they are funding projects making a genuine impact on emissions



