UK Stewardship Code shows ‘marking your own homework’ no longer sufficient
FE fundinfo’s Bates says the issue with firms not meeting the FRC’s requirements was one of reportage
PA Future Committee
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Not adapting to hybrid working is a business risk
City Hive’s Bev Shah says flexible working attracts diverse talent, satisfies clients and can reduce pollution
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‘Engagement will only be credible if investors are prepared to divest’
Nordea’s Eric Pedersen gives examples of where investor engagement with companies has and has not worked
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Governments must incentivise the transition
Newton IM’s Parry says individuals and companies can’t achieve enough change alone
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Investing in the theme of connecting people
Liontrust’s Parker says infrastructure asset owners and innovative communications technology companies are good ways to play this theme
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Auditors must commit to calling out companies on climate
‘It is hard to think of a situation where a robustly independent audit is more vital to society than the climate crisis’
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What the FCA focus on stewardship and sustainability really means
IA’s Woodfield digs into the regulator’s ‘Dear Chair’ letter
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Portfolios must play their part in reaching climate goals
EdenTree’s Patel says investors need to challenge their asset managers to report whether their portfolios are invested to meet the 1.5 degree target
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Are ‘say on climate’ resolutions the best tool for the job?
‘As a governance expert I like shareholder votes but as a social scientist I know the path to net zero is bumpy’
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Investors can make large sports events more sustainable
Quilter Cheviot’s Woodward discusses companies’ indirect climate impact through sponsorship of sporting events
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Here’s what the UK taxonomy should look like
UKSIF CEO James Alexander proposes an approach outlining ‘green’ areas in the short and medium term
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Corporate governance is the glue that holds the modern social contract together
Rathbones’ Matt Crossman says it doesn’t matter how well thought through your safety plan is if the corporate culture is weak