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Changing course: how pensions are approaching climate change and ESG.
UKSIF calls on regulator to investigate pensions’ “thin and non-committal” approach to climate risk management. A majority of pension scheme trustees believe ESG issues, including climate change, will negatively affect the value of savers’ money, finds report by UKSIF Report finds most pension scheme trustees have adopted “thin and non-committal” policies to manage environmental risks,…
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UKSIF welcomes Michael Meehan as new Chair
London – The UK Sustainable Investment and Finance Association (UKSIF) is delighted to welcome Michael Meehan as its new Chair. Michael has been a Chief Executive and board member in sustainability for almost 20 years and has worked with organisations and governments around the world including the World Economic Forum, California State Senate, the White House,…
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UKSIF welcomes launch of the Green Finance Institute and the Government’s Green Finance Strategy
London – The UK Sustainable Investment and Finance Association (UKSIF) is delighted to welcome the launch of the Green Finance Initiative. Simon Howard, CEO of UKSIF said: “The Green Finance Institute’s overarching mission is to accelerate the domestic and global transition to a zero-carbon and climate-resilient economy through mobilising capital, and this aim is shared by…
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UK urged to act on 2050 zero emissions target advice – IPE
The UK government should adopt and back up with policies a recommendation from its official advisers to set a new target to reduce UK greenhouse gas emissions to net zero by 2050, according to investors. Read full article here.
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Fund managers want shift in business models of oil companies – The Actuary
Oil companies will not remain attractive investments unless they adopt business models that support the climate goals of the Paris Agreement, a survey of 39 fund managers with $10trn (£7.8trn) of assets under management has found. Read full article here.
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Finding a clean option – Evening Standard
You know you are in trouble when the investment community are paddling the same canoe as a bunch of protesters who snarl up traffic and stop people getting to work. Read full article here.
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Changing Course: pension fund SIP review 2020
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Investment Consultant Report – December 2018
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