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New Climate Rules and Guidance for UK Pensions

Chris Hall

Government plans to ease access to illiquid assets, but expects more robust stewardship. Paris alignment. Coffey also confirmed the introduction of new rules requiring pension scheme trustees to report on the alignment of their portfolios with the goals of the Paris Agreement, taking effect from 1 October.

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Stewardship Nears Breaking Point

Chris Hall

Oil and gas major Shell is under increasing pressure ahead of its annual general meeting (AGM) on 23 May, with asset owners like PGGM and the Church of England Pensions Board announcing their support for a shareholder proposal calling for the company to align its Scope 3 emissions target with the Paris Agreement. Car manufacturer Toyota is facing (..)

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Keeping Up with the Neighbours 

Chris Hall

New Zealand’s government is also committed to work on a sustainable taxonomy across Australia and New Zealand to enhance interoperability, says Kelly and the NZ Super Fund has shifted about 40% of its overall investment portfolio to market indices that align with the Paris Agreement.