Alok Sharma calls for new public and private finance climate commitments
COP26 president says world leaders must come together to deliver on climate change promises
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Three quarters of pension funds lack net-zero targets
Report claims pension providers have failed to respond to consumer pressure but PLSA says ‘its a complex area’
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Podcast: Putting pressure on regulators ahead of COP26
Nuveen head of responsible investing and Positive Money senior economist set out their wish lists and expectations
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Blended finance in action
Throughout the UN General Assembly, the UNCDF showcased its funding projects
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What role can green bonds play in the climate change battle?
NN IP’s Bram Bos says green financing is needed on a scale that far exceeds anything seen so far
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10 informative and inspirational books to read this Black History Month
A selection of fiction and non-fiction books encompassing Black experiences across Britain, Europe and the US
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Half of FTSE 100 companies link bonuses with ESG
Alvarez & Marsal report finds 47% have a specific ESG category for remuneration
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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
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LGIM CEO: There’s a real energy to work together on climate goals
Michelle Scrimgeour shares the group’s engagement successes, her role at COP26 and why she is so pleased to see collaboration
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Two-thirds of European companies have no net-zero targets
Accenture research finds just 5% of those that have are on track to reach their goals
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Good Money Week: Divestment movement has empowered stewardship
SRI Services’ conference talks active ownership and the risks of assets falling into the wrong hands
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‘Net zero accounting tricks would land people in jail if tried’
Sustainalytics conference hears flaws in decarbonisation calculations are rife and carbon price shock poses a material threat to companies’ returns