IA asks companies to report against four pillars of TCFD
Stewardship manager Sarah Woodfield says many companies will need to expend significant capital on acquisitions and disposals
PA Future Committee
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More focus on the ‘S’ means asking more difficult questions
Investors have never had such opportunity to engage with company management on a wide variety of ESG issues
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Much still ‘up in the air’ as SFDR approaches
FE fundinfo’s Mikkel Bates says there’s more regulation to come as it catches up with ESG demand
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Ask companies to disclose lobbying
Company engagement may not always be easy but active asset managers must use their voice to press for direct action in confronting climate change
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Improving diversity is a strategic priority not a marketing exercise
EOS at Federated Hermes recommends voting against the chair of FTSE 100 companies with less than 20% women execs and direct reports
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Face up to big tech’s role in social unrest
Rathbones’ Matt Crossman says to take the ‘S’ in ESG seriously investors must consider social media
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How Biden can turn the White House green
Quilter Cheviot’s Gemma Woodward says Biden’s $2trn climate package and focus on infrastructure and electric vehicles will help tackle the climate crisis
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Join us in calling for a Just Transition from energy companies
Ashley Hamilton Claxton says the low carbon transition risks creating ‘stranded people’
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Triple climate-related capital expenditure to achieve net zero
Sarasin & Partners’ Natasha Landell-Mills seeks to identify companies well-positioned as the global economy transitions to net zero
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Less talk more action on climate in 2021
Increased emphasis on stewardship and real-world outcomes will help climate plans this year, writes LCP’s Claire Jones
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Human Rights Day: Placing business practices under real scrutiny
Newton’s Andrew Parry writes how engagement is leading to companies taking action to prevent human rights abuses
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Through crises to a sustainable future – hope shines bright
Liontrust’s Harriet Parker discusses what could be achieved when leaders listen to science