‘Weakening Putin’s regime’: A week of financial activism against Russia
Divestments abound but questions remain over who can and would buy the holdings being rapidly offloaded
Active Ownership
-
-
PRI conference: Active owners get tough on fossil fuel’s climate lobbying
Engagement is focusing on trade association membership to ensure companies are aligned with shareholders’ long-term interests
-
Liontrust’s Michaelis: ‘Performance is critical to success of sustainable investment’
Square Mile conference delegates discuss appealing ESG to clients, simplifying sustainability and upcoming regulation
-
Asset managers overtake pensions to lead on ESG
BNP Paribas survey on attitudes to ESG shows it is more deeply embedded than ever with active ownership strategies driving progress
-
Schroders to include sustainability data in value assessments
AoV reports will also include insights around active ownership
-
How investors can push pledges into action
Martin Currie’s Sheasby and Gilmore say directing capital, active engagement and influencing best practice will help support net-zero ambitions
-
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
-
BlackRock to vote against corporates with limited net-zero planning
CEO of $8.7trn asset manager has written to clients and company management on path to net zero
-
Why boards need to enhance climate expertise
Robeco urges companies to appoint directors with awareness of the implications of climate-related risks
-
Why boards need to enhance climate expertise
Robeco urges companies to appoint directors with awareness of the implications of climate-related risks