Asset managers urged to use COP 26 as catalyst for achieving carbon neutral status
Senior management from Blackrock, Aviva Investors and Federated Hermes give evidence to Treasury committee
Climate Change
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Initiative looks to raise $10bn a year for climate change solution charities
The Global Returns Project says it needs $10bn per year to fund not-for-profit climate change solutions
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Managers back engagement campaign for climate targets
Aegon, AXA, Nordea, LGIM, Neuberger Berman, Lazard. Allianz and Federated Hermes among 137 financial institutions signed up.
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LGIM expands Climate Impact Pledge to over 1,000 companies
Investment arm of L&G has increased engagement programme coverage and updated scoring methodology
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Video: EQ Investors unveils Positive Impact Report 2020
EQ Investors’ Louisiana Salge shares the key insights from this year’s Positive Impact Report
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What does the US election mean for responsible investing?
Quilter Cheviot’s Gemma Woodward explores the different ESG implications for a Trump or Biden win
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Global warming set to wipe at least 10% from GDP
Study finds climate change damage could cost $5.4trn a year by 2070
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The macro impact of combatting climate change in Europe
PGIM Fixed Income’s chief European economist Katharine Neiss explores three areas of opportunity for investors in European plans to combat climate change
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PRI reveals ‘leading’ investment managers in climate change reporting
PRI names 36 groups demonstrating reporting ‘excellence’ and winners of PRI Awards 2020
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Will asset managers divest entirely from fossil fuels?
Refinitiv’s Detlef Glow says if fossil fuel companies are shunned, there will be no incentive to embrace renewables or a more sustainable future
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Less than a third of global asset managers report in line with TCFD
Large asset owners will need to disclose in line with TCFD recommendations by 2022
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Rise of ESG ETFs piles pressure on active rivals
But some argue that limited leverage means less engagement on climate and green issues