All posts tagged "COVID"

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  Investors Can Plug SDG Funding Gaps Opened by Crises – M&G

  The Covid-19 pandemic and the rising cost of energy have slowed progress on SDGs 7 and 10. 

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  On an Equal Footing

  Asset owners expect corporates and asset managers to provide greater transparency of their D&I progress.

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  UK Supermarkets Under Pressure to Pay Workers Fairly

  Living wage resolution filed at Sainsbury’s will serve as an example to peers, says ShareAction’s Buttle. 

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  Primed for Action on Pay After Amazon’s Close Call

  Amazon’s narrow ‘Say on Pay’ majority suggests investors are increasingly willing to challenge executive remuneration policy. 

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  Covid-19 Pay Restraint Bolstered by Investor Ownership, Gender Diversity

  Asset managers and pension funds can drive fairer executive remuneration through more active engagement, says report. 

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  Governance 2022: Building a Strong Foundation for Sustainability

  Corporate governance continues to be a priority for investors, but new challenges are emerging. 

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  Railpen Offers Members Transparency on Engagement Strategy

  Formal member survey on sustainability and sustainable ownership issues to be published this month.

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  Current Investments in Clean Energy Insufficient – IEA

  Economist warns of “unsustainable recovery” as CA100+ launches sector-specific transition guidance for electricity utilities.

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  ICYMI, Kunming is Calling

  Biodiversity will take centre stage next week, virtually.

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  LGIM Prioritises Climate Risk in Corporate Engagements

  UK manager also highlights social issues as pandemic increases focus; willing to escalate unresolved ESG issues.