Pensions
Japan’s GPIF: Active Engagement Spurs Sustainable Market Growth
The pension giant studied its nearly 27,000 engagements with its portfolio companies and found the fund’s influence boosted the firms’ valuations.
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How Chris Ailman Cemented a Legacy of ESG Activism
The long-serving CalSTRS CIO, who retires June 30, used the pension giant’s financial heft to press companies toward more sustainable paths.
Pensions
CalSTRS Targets Carbon Emitters, Board Diversity This Proxy Season
The pension giant announces it will vote against the biggest polluters and all boards that have no women members.
Pensions
UK Task Force Provides Recommendations to Boost Pensions’ Voting Powers
British pensions investing in pooled funds currently have no right to vote on issues such as climate change, diversity, or pay.
Research
Pandemic Accelerates Social Risks to Investment Portfolios
State Street Global Advisors report says 2020 increased the importance of the ‘S’ in ESG.
Asset Management Culture
BlackRock to Hold Directors’ Feet to the Fire
World’s largest asset manager will seek to oust those who don’t meet the firm’s sustainable criteria.