Climate change – Page 27
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AP7, CEPB lean on VW and Australian firms over climate lobbying
Swedish, Danish and UK pension funds demand increased climate lobbying transparency from German carmaker Volkswagen
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NewsNorway doubles SWF’s scope for unlisted renewable infra to €25bn
Finance Ministry publishes annual white paper on Government Pension Fund
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NewsDutch institutional investors require oil and gas firms to decarbonise
The group, which includes PGGM and MN, calls on other international investors to endorse statement
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UN secretary general launches group to examine net-zero pledges
High-level expert group will assess current standards and definitions and recommend enhancements if they are found wanting
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Zurich speeds up net-zero path with carbon removal pre-purchase agreements
The insurer is partnering with marketplace Puro.earth and looking at technological solutions such as direct air capture and storage
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NewsISSB launches public consultation on draft sustainability standards
The first of the two standards deals with general sustainability-related disclosure requirements while the second addresses climate-related disclosures
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NewsAon MasterTrust, pension plan seed UBS climate fund
The investment fund tilts towards companies that are better placed for the transition to a low carbon economy
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Next CA100+ phase to include more net-zero ambition, accountability
Outline of second phase comes amid ‘disappointing’ results in second round of company net-zero assessments
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More LGPS heavyweights back VC clean tech fund
Merseyside, South Yorkshire and Strathclyde have now all committed to the Clean Growth Fund
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CEPB to steer development of 2030 investor agenda for mining sector
Sector deemed too important to society and low carbon transition to be left poorly misunderstood
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NewsESG roundup: EC seeks applicants for emerging economies HLEG
Plus: UK pension investors back Living Wage employer resolution; Scottish Widows announces £1.5bn divestments over updated exclusion policy; MainStreet launches ‘ESGeverything.com’ fintech platform
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NewsGreen central bankers group to mainstream consideration of nature risks
Nature-related financial risks should be considered by central bankers for fulfilment of their mandates, says NGFS
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NewsIFRS Foundation to coordinate with GRI over sustainability disclosures
Objective is an interconnected approach between investor-focused ISSB and multi-stakeholder-focused GRI
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NewsClimate roundup: Active managers don’t use climate indices, says pensions group
Plus: WTW’s marketplace launches climate reporting hub
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‘Milestone’ reached as SEC proposes climate-related disclosure rule
Proposed US rule passed 3-1 by Commissioners and will be subject to 60-day comment period
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NewsTELA says 96% of Finnish occupational pension assets invested responsibly
Analysis shows nearly all the system’s €255bn assets invested in line with UN’s Principles for Responsible Investment
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Opinion PiecesViewpoint: The pathway to net zero needs Scope 3 emissions
Accounting for Scope 3 is challenging, but integrating these emissions allows for better monitoring of pathways to decarbonisation
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Denmark urgently needs an energy independence plan, says pensions lobby
‘Even before the war in Ukraine, we were faced with an urgent task in the green transition,’ says IPD CEO
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NewsInteroperability of ISSB standards important, says FCA specialist
UKSIF ‘Ownership Day’ conference panellists also discuss climate stewardship
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NewsNBIM criticises OECD’s draft climate risk tool for its divestment focus
SWF manager says dual objective of RBC and shift of capital in green direction creates confusion
