Pensions taskforce recommends action to improve voting oversight
LCP’s Claire Jones says there is a tendency to ‘delegate and forget’ when it comes to stewardship at pension schemes
PA Future Committee
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Tackling taboos: Steel, nuclear and concrete
Rowan Dartington’s investment director Tim Cockerill looks at how three high-emitting sectors can be part of the solution
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How to analyse companies’ low-carbon strategies
Jupiter’s Llewellyn-Waters says consider the different scopes, where they appear in the value chain, and what the implications will be
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Global assets in ESG bond funds triple to $350bn
Europe and the US have the most ESG bond funds, and passive and impact products are gaining popularity
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Harness the power of SMEs to create system change
Tribe Impact Capital’s Amy Clarke says SMEs in supply chains can find safety in numbers, economies of scale and power in unity
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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
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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