Less than a third of world’s most influential companies have emissions reduction targets
Only 122 disclose the relevant data
Engagement
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Stewardship Insights: Climate lobbying in high-impact sectors will be key this elections year
In the next edition of this series, AXA IM’s Clemence Humeau discusses the impact of regulation on engagement and ‘greenhushing’
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Stewardship Insights: Scrutiny on asset managers’ engagement is evolving
JPMAM’s Yo Takatsuki discusses the firm’s engagement around electrification and the increasing interest in voting practices
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How to build an effective stewardship programme
After the FCA’s recent comment that stewardship activities do not meet expectations, Quilter Cheviot’s Gemma Woodward gives firms some pointers
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Forced labour found in nearly half fashion companies’ supply chains
Economic instability has exacerbated the risk of forced labour
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Stewardship Insights: Developing an escalation approach
abrdn’s Andrew Mason shares how the firm sets clear milestones for firms and monitors their progress in this new series
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Fuelling the impact bond market
Rosl Veltmeijer, fund manager of the Triodos Sterling Bond Impact fund, discusses investing in social trends and outlooks for bond markets
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Investment managers are still over-promising and under-delivering on ESG
Paul Lee says clients have ditched funds as a result of Redington’s assessment of the manager’s stewardship capabilities
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Engagement: ‘Be clear about what you can achieve’
Claudia Wearmouth, Columbia Threadneedle global head of responsible investment, discusses managing expectations when it comes to engagement
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Q&A: Engagement and ESG innovation in commodities
Neuberger Berman’s Hakan Kaya discusses how the team improves ESG results in their commodity exposures, and where he thinks there is a tipping point for investment
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Why and how should investors support the transition to safe and sustainable chemicals?
BNP Paribas Asset Management’s Rachel Crossley urges investors to consider the goals of the Global Framework on Chemicals
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Nordea’s Pedersen Q&A: Engaging with companies before we invest
Eric Pederson explains Nordea’s engagement and divestment strategy