Alternatives
Principles for Responsible Investment Calls for Reversal of Anti-ESG Trump Policies
CEO of UN-backed group says Biden administration has opportunity to ‘make American finance great again.’
Tag: UN
Coronavirus - COVID-19
UN Proposes $2.5 Trillion Coronavirus Package for Developing Countries
COVID-19 economic shock to developing nations even more dramatic than 2008 financial crisis.
Manager Selection
UN Pension Fund Seeks Adviser to Suggest Board Changes
Fund is asking for a wide range of ideas on structural changes to its oversight.
Asset Allocation
UN Pension Fund to Divest Coal
$68 billion defined benefit pension vows to be carbon free by 2020.
News
Pension Funds, Insurers Commit to Carbon-Neutral Investments by 2050
Institutional investors with $2.4 trillion in assets aim for Paris agreement standards.
Citigroup Launches Green Bonds
Bank looks to keep 2015 promises on renewable energy, water quality, and other Paris Agreement goals.
Huge Investor Alliance Presses Global Acceleration of Paris Accords
The $32 trillion Investor Agenda is worried that nations are letting climate goals recede.
UN Launches Tobacco-Free Finance Pledge
Initiative calls on finance industry to tackle ‘tobacco epidemic.’
Newsmakers
Hawaii ERS Strengthens ESG Goals by Joining UN-Backed Commission
Fund expected to boost impact allocations over the long term.