Posts By Heather McKenzie
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2.9KEuropeToward a New Balance
As the cost-of-living crisis escalates, pension fund trustees are under pressure to consider social risks more fully in their portfolios.
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1.3KExplainerInvesting in Industrial Relations
Industrial action over pay and working conditions and increased interest in union membership are bringing employer/employee relations under the spotlight for investors.
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1.3KExplainerTime to Declare
As a component of investment managers’ engagement activities, pre-declaration of AGM vote intentions is an under-used, but emerging approach.
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1.2KEuropeComparing Apples with Apples
The European ESG Template is designed to improve comparability of ESG funds and could help to drive the sustainable investment market.
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1.2KExplainerManaging the Methane Menace
Six months on from COP26’s Global Methane Pledge, the quick wins needed to achieve 2030 targets pose steep challenges.
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1.9KExplainerSEC Lays Its Cards on the Table
Despite high levels of investor support, proposed rules on climate-related disclosures have prompted questions of regulatory over-reach.
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1.8KExplainerWalking the Walk on Plastic Packaging
As initiatives to tackle plastic pollution proliferate, packaging is coming under increased scrutiny from investors and regulators.
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1.6KExplainerLine of Duty
Policy reform, best practice and legal judgments are redefining the relationship between fiduciary duty and sustainable investment.
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Industry
Mandatory Disclosure Needed to Address “Persistent” GHG Reporting Gap
FTSE Russell paper reveals wide variations across countries, sectors and company size for Scope 1 and 2 emissions.
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Fund Solutions
Water Risks a “Substantive” Threat to Corporate Value
Financial institutions urged to mitigate risks posed by water-stranding events to portfolios and loan books.
