AUM in Action
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AMs Fear “Loss of Access” by Voting Against Bosses
November 23, 2023Conflicts of interest a key cause behind misalignment with asset owners identified in UK Asset Owner Stewardship Review 2023.
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Brunel, NB Deepen Impact Partnership
October 26, 2023Private equity vehicle worth £626 million to fund solutions for “society and the planet”.
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NA100 Targets “Major Drivers of Nature Loss” in Engagement Phase
September 28, 2023Investor initiative announces focus list of companies “systematically important” to reverse nature and biodiversity loss.
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ASCOR Framework Furthers Fairness Focus
August 24, 2023Ahead of Q4 release, sovereign-focused project plans to streamline indicators and avoid “penalising emerging markets” with “synthetic” climate rankings.
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UK Asset Owners’ Voting Alignment Review Attracts Big Managers
August 4, 2023“Constructive dialogue” sought by UK asset owners with managers, including meetings and their involvement in an academic review.
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Investors Drive Down Plastic Use at Amazon
July 27, 2023Resolution filer As You Sow urges firm to commit to plastic phaseout timeline.
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CPP Investment Backs Hydrogen as Demand Fundamentals Improve
July 21, 2023The Canadian pension fund says nascent hydrogen market has strong potential, with some investors exiting “too aggressively”.
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Danish Funds Seek In-Person Meeting with Amazon on Labour Rights
June 26, 2023Leads on an engagement by 11 Danish pension funds with Amazon say the first-of-its kind initiative reflects value the country places on labour rights.
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NBIM Reduces Investor Risk with Nutrition Guidance
June 22, 2023Tool targets the “growing prevalence” of obesity in children with measures addressing food retailers’ corporate strategy and promotional activities.
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Asset Owners Seek Clarity on Coal From Glencore
May 25, 2023Rising investor demands for detail on transition planning and coal phase-out from mining firm come amid attempts to acquire Canadian rival.
