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New Climate Rules and Guidance for UK Pensions

Chris Hall

UK pension schemes will be required to demonstrate alignment with the Paris Agreement from October, but will also be given greater flexibility to make climate-positive investments as well as new stewardship guidance, Work and Pensions Secretary Therese Coffey confirmed today. “We Walking the walk”.

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All Systems go for Net Zero

Chris Hall

Academic evidence suggests there are limits to both the power of engagement and the threat of divestment, which is most effective when it serves to shift the perspective of directors to shared medium- and long-term interests. C and to develop a “whole-of-government approach” to the transition of the real economy to net zero.

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Edison International 2021 Sustainability Report: Climate Change Mitigation

3BL Media

Edison Energy(1) works with clients globally to respond to climate challenges by helping them structure renewable energy projects, electrify their fleets, develop energy optimization programs and set comprehensive sustainability strategies inclusive of net-zero goals and science-based targets. SCE’s Long History of Clean Energy Action.

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Take Five: Wheels in Motion

Chris Hall

This appears to be growing, with increasing numbers in the latter camp moving further in the opposite direction, favouring divestment over engagement – at least as far as the highest emitters are concerned. This is why the UK has also taken a leading role with France in a global advisory panel to support their development.

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