UN Launches Tobacco-Free Finance Pledge
Initiative calls on finance industry to tackle ‘tobacco epidemic.’
Tag: ESG
Newsmakers
GPIF Chooses Two Indices for Its ESG Benchmark
CEO Takahashi hopes the picks will push companies ‘to work on carbon efficiency and disclosure’ practices.
ESG Strategy Varies by Region, Disclosure Still Needs Progress
HSBC report also finds ESG investing more common in Europe than Asia.
Newsmakers
Australian Superfund Seeks Zero Emissions for Real Estate
Cbus sets goal to eliminate emissions from its A$5 billion property portfolio by 2030.
Newsmakers
NYC Pension Funds to Double Green Investments
The three-year plan will see the five-fund retirement system’s climate-related holdings go to $4 billion.
Institutional Investors Attack Climate Change by Responsible Investing
Representatives of pension plans and asset managers describe effort to Invest in ESG strategies at annual Principles of Responsible Investing conference.
Gore Calls on Institutional Investors to Adopt ESG Focus
At PRI annual conference, the former US vice president says ESG investing is needed to combat climate change.
PRI Leader Calls on Institutional Investors to Take Climate Change Action
Fiona Reynolds warns that government action will occur if institutional investors don’t ramp up climate change investment initiatives.
Newsmakers
Norges Bank Gets Stricter on Ocean Sustainability Policies
The world’s largest sovereign wealth fund will base its ocean policies on international standards.
Newsmakers
Church of England Votes to Divest from Fossil Fuels
Oil, gas companies have until 2023 to comply with Paris Agreement goals before the church will pull all holdings.
Risk
New Jersey Making Big Push on ESG Investing
State pension system targets arms sales, using contractors instead of employees, and foreclosures on hurricane victims.
UK Directive Could Boost ESG Investments
Department Works and Pensions launches consultation on trustee investment responsibilities.
NYC Comptroller’s Diversity Push Shows Some Results
Stringer and city pension funds succeed in broadening boards at more than half of 151 targeted companies.
UK Initiates Social Impact Investment Drive
Initiative aims to make ESG investing ‘business as usual.’
Unlisted Natural Resources Growing
Since 2015, the ESG-based asset class, which invests in the likes of farming and timber, has been delivering stronger returns.