Private markets investors prioritising environment and social outcomes in portfolios
L&G research shows private investors see clear alignment between commercial returns and environmental and social outcomes
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Over 130 firms call on governments to halt and reverse nature loss
Amundi, L&G and Schroders are among the signatories of the statement
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FCA appoints Godfrey and Dreblow to run sustainable advice working group
Godfrey will appoint further members from across the industry
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Asset owners’ net-zero progress
Third annual report from the Net Zero Asset Owner Alliance finds increased targets and reduced GHG financing
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L&G Capital appoints Wharton as MD for distribution and partnerships
Focused on partnerships that drive financial returns with positive social and environmental outcomes
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L&G Capital appoints former MP as social impact investment head
Julia Goldsworthy served as a Liberal Democrat MP and Treasury special adviser in the coalition government
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Investment giants collaborate to improve health outcomes
Long-term Investors in People’s Health programme backed by L&G, Rathbone Greenbank and Federated Hermes
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TCFD report: Climate risk disclosure rises but governance remains low
2021 Status Report also finds asset managers and owners not reporting climate targets
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Net zero: The investment industry pledges this April
Banking alliance, Bank of America, MSCI and Alliance Trust among this month’s round-up
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L&G expands residential accommodation net-zero commitment
Net-zero retirement community will ‘benefit society and environment’
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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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Majority of investment firms failing to take action on Amazon deforestation
Despite issuing a call for action on Amazon deforestation last year, most investment companies are failing to follow through with their own policies