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Colorado pension fund loses US$2.7 billion by not divesting from fossil fuels

Corporate Knights

Divesting from fossil fuels isn’t just good for the planet. billion in returns over the last 10 years by not divesting from fossil fuels. And in 2018, Ireland became the first country to divest its national investment fund completely from fossil fuel companies. It can be good for financial returns, too.

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7 Companies Leading the Net Zero Energy Revolution

3BL Media

DESCRIPTION: Last year marked a global shift in corporations adopting low-carbon and net-zero pledges as experts at the United Nations Climate Change Conference , COP26, declared that the climate crisis is at a critical inflection point. C commitment and 7,126 companies have joined the Race to Zero. SOURCE: Antea Group.

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Focus on Outcomes

Chris Hall

David Byrns, Portfolio Manager at American Century, explains why transition investing is fundamental to achieving net zero. But the range of transition planning frameworks being developed to support organisations on their path to net zero is inevitably driving demand for assets turning from brown to green.

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The Long Game

Chris Hall

The 2012 Kay Review of UK equity capital markets and long-term decision-making , in particular, was a pivotal moment for responsible investing. Divestment option Despite the headway being made with engagement, many large asset owners still opt for other solutions. Engaging through voting has a powerful effect,” said Crossman.