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The Spirit of Partnership

Chris Hall

Examples include the weakening support from asset managers for ESG-related resolutions in recent proxy voting seasons, and the withdrawal of large US asset managers from Climate Action 100+ and the Net Zero Asset Managers initiative. Asset owners have been characterised as laying down the law to bring their managers into line.

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Meet the four most sustainable funds on the market for 2025

Corporate Knights

Energy stocks lagged in 2024, which benefitedinvestors who have divested from fossil fuels. The anti-ESG movement scores a victory as net-zero financial alliance unravels Seven sustainable finance predictions for 2025 Our taxonomy is different from others, says Michael Yow, director of ratings at Corporate Knights.

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The Future of Climate Investing

3BL Media

It is estimated that $15 trillion a year must be put toward green technologies to meet net-zero emissions. As climate data becomes more democratized, it will provide a better understanding of which ESG initiatives aid progress toward a net-zero world. Learn about the future of #climate investing from @Nasdaq: [link].

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All Systems go for Net Zero

Chris Hall

C, and investee companies are not yet facing full scrutiny of their net zero transition strategies, posing challenges for institutional investors committed to decarbonising their portfolios in line with the Paris Agreement. Others might set a target for some or all portfolio companies to be net zero aligned by 2030.

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GFANZ Launches Consultation on Transition Finance Strategies and Measuring the Impact on Emissions

3BL Media

Originally posted on GFANZ on September 19, 2023 The Glasgow Financial Alliance for Net Zero (GFANZ) Secretariat today launched a consultation on its work to further refine the definitions of its transition finance strategies and support financial institutions to forecast the impact of these strategies on reducing emissions.

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CPP Investments Backs Active Engagement on Net Zero Path

Chris Hall

Canadian pension fund to eschew “blanket divestment”, emphasising role as “active investor and influencer”. Blanket divestment is not the best way to maximise returns without undue risk of loss. Blanket divestment is not the best way to maximise returns without undue risk of loss. Whole economy transition.

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The Mechanics of Divestment  

Chris Hall

Timing and influencing the market are vital considerations for asset owners when divesting ESG assets. Since the success of the South African apartheid divestment campaign in the 1980s, investors must contend with similar pressure on other ESG issues, such as the growth of campaigns encouraging them to exit fossil fuels or tobacco.