BlackRock hits back at ShareAction report while halting meetings with investee companies
The asset manager championed its voting record while simultaneously backing away from engagement meetings
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Does membership of the Net Zero Asset Managers initiative matter to fund selectors?
Suspension of NZAM is a ‘blip in authenticity’ as investors look for reassurance around climate commitments from US asset managers
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ShareAction decries ‘worst voting performance yet’ on environmental and social resolutions
Just 1.4% of shareholder resolutions tackling environmental and social issues received majority support in 2024
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NatureAlpha appoints chief growth officer
Laura Segafredo will lead the firm’s index solutions and strategic initiatives
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BlackRock fund becomes first to use Sustainability Improvers SDR label
The BFM Brown to Green Materials fund seeks to invest in materials companies essential for the low carbon transition
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NZAM suspends activities in the wake of BlackRock’s exit
The initiative will conduct a review to ensure it remains ‘fit for purpose in the new global context’
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GFANZ restructures and shifts focus as more firms leave sub-alliances
The organisation drops the requirement to align with the Paris Agreement in order to participate
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BlackRock sustainable fund changes name ahead of SDR
Trust drops ‘Sustainable’ from its name ahead of SDR
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Former PGIM boss joins Climate Asset Management board
Dyson steps down from his senior advisor role at Pollination
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Vanguard did not back any ESG shareholder proposals during 2024’s AGM season
Follows BlackRock’s voting reaching record low
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BlackRock ‘should not be let off the hook’ as ESG voting reaches new low
BlackRock said resolutions ‘lack economic merit’
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Global sustainable funds see inflows of $4.3bn in the second quarter
Global outlook for ESG fund flows is ‘starting to improve’