Initiatives offer breakthrough for asset owners looking to align their sovereign debt investments with net zero; open door to engagement with governments.
Planned guidance for wider engagement themes and tweaks to the Net Zero Company Benchmark, but inconsistent voting records limiting intended impact.
Christine Chow joins team that has doubled in the past year as firm expands on sustainability and ESG efforts.
Project aims to tackle “pervasive” under-resourcing, but asset owners must show they value stewardship via manager selection.
A lack of engagement with key stakeholders and timing of greenwashing investigation among criticisms levelled at European Supervisory Authorities.
Investment in the circular economy remains a moving target, as rising demand for critical raw materials widens the ‘circularity gap’.
Voting fintech argues FCA should mandate fund managers to disclose their position on clients voting their shares as part of wider consultation...
Agreement reached by Apple and its shareholders on workers’ right to organise “sets a standard” for remedy of workforce-related disputes.
Non-profit Planet Tracker identifies widening range of greenwashing practices, which may require greater regulatory involvement as well as investor vigilance.
European asset managers have boosted their support for ESG proposals, while US and UK asset managers stagnate.
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