All net-zero articles
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Special ReportInvestors raise their voice in responsible investment policy debate
Investors once shied away from the murky business of lobbying but now they are changing their tune
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Special ReportCan banks move the dial on carbon emissions?
Despite their high-profile commitments, the banking sector’s progress on reducing lending to high emitters is far from clear
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Special ReportAsset owners confront waning resolve of their managers on climate change
Will the notable exits from Climate Action 100+ and other investor coalitions influence manager selection decisions for European asset owners?
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NewsTime for SBTi to stand aside, says Allianz SI head amid offsets fallout
Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) caused an uproar earlier this month with an announcement about allowing companies to use ‘environmental attribute certificates’ to abate certain Scope 3 emissions
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Opinion PiecesAustralian funds jostle for slice of energy transition market
Australia’s largest integrated power generator and energy retailer, Origin, lost out on becoming a cornerstone investment in the US$15bn (€13.7bn) Brookfield Global Transition Fund after a failed A$20bn (€12.2bn) attempt by a Brookfield-led consortium to take over Origin last year.
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Opinion PiecesViewpoint: Why we closed Net Zero Now to new employers despite its popularity
A change in the consensus around the role of offsetting to achieve net zero was one consideration, explains UK master trust Cushon’s director of policy and research
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NewsNorthern Trust hones in on digital carbon credits platform
First official live transaction planned for later this year
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FeaturesFossil fuel divestment is back in fashion
More and more asset owners are exiting oil and gas. Sophie Robinson-Tillett speaks to some about why, and how, they’re selling out of the sector
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NewsFew asset managers reveal own climate vulnerability, UK watchdog finds
FRC assesses ‘quality and maturity’ of climate-related metrics and targets disclosures in four sectors, including asset management
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KLP on Vanguard: ‘NZAM not the only way of working for net zero’
Norwegian municipal pensions giant says finance sector must come together and push for transformation in portfolios, markets
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NewsAP7 acts to foster development of more company climate data
Swedish €80bn pension fund documents use of ICAP portfolio in emissions-monitoring and engagement efforts
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ESG roundup: Amazon tax transparency vote ‘much-needed’, says LGPS co-filer
Plus: GFANZ in focus as UK lawmakers launch net-zero inquiry; Impact Management Platform extended to investors
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Campaign group celebrates net-zero commitments by UK DB pension trio
M&S, Royal Mail pension executives highlight ‘challenging journey ahead’
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NewsBoE test suggests net-zero transition ‘absorbable’ for banks, insurers
Climate stress test points to profit reductions but no ‘worrying direct impact’ on solvency
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NewsEnvironment Agency Pension Fund backs LOIM sustainable private credit strategy
Local authority pension fund commits to fund in context of its net-zero ambitions
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UK court blesses charity trustees’ Paris-aligned strategies
Judge decides trustees ‘adequately balanced’ envrionmental goal with financial detriment
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NewsESG roundup: BlackRock to support fewer shareholder proposals this year
Plus: Moody’s on ‘flat’ global sustainable bond issuance in 2022 and more
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Most pension funds don’t expect to meet own net-zero goals
Survey of 50 large pension funds finds 60% believe climate aims will not be met under current conditions
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Experts float ‘real emissions reductions accounting’ approaches
Finance Sector Expert Group for Race to Zero seeks feedback on how net-zero finance can best drive positive impact in real economy
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NewsUK’s CEPB drops CA100+ Shell co-lead in engagement focus switch
Pension fund also reports on net-zero progress, highlights limits of single climate measures
