ShareAction: Asset managers’ use of escalation in engagement is ‘ineffective’
Has proposed a framework for more efficient use of escalation tools
Engagement
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Gap between asset managers’ climate claims and action remains wide
Redington research reveals measurements of emissions are lacking
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Net-zero asset owners get engagement and transition boost
Net-Zero Asset Owners Alliance has set out principles for members to align their practices
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Corporate governance in Asia has been neglected by markets
Governance issues are being overlooked relative to the rising focus on sustainability issues says abrdn’s David Smith
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$11trn investor group backs responsible mining commission
Commission ‘can play a critical role’ in improving operating standards in mining
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COP28: Very narrow path to victory
Morningstar’s Lindsey Stewart says government, policy and finance need to work harder together to deliver 1.5 degrees
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Amundi’s Le Meaux: Engagement won’t work unless backed by government strategy
Head of ESG research, voting and engagement discusses the limitations of investor action and changes to the firm’s approach
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Hiring slows for engagement roles at asset managers
Yet some teams have never been busier, according to Redington survey
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CCLA reveals companies leading on modern slavery
Latest annual benchmark finds financial companies are lagging
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Nine in 10 investors doubt corporate sustainability claims
PwC investor survey finds scepticism is up 7% from last year
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‘Alarming’ UK water issues require rigorous regulation
For investment managers, engagement is one way to influence and public interest can help determine priorities
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Less than a quarter of Asian fund managers reject investments on ESG grounds
Morrison & Foerster survey finds 91% are confident they can improve an investment’s ESG credentials