ESG Today

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan Board (OTPP), one of Canada’s largest investors, with over $240 billion in assets under management, announced today the appointment of Anna Murray as Senior Managing Director and Global Head of Sustainable Investing. Murray will also oversee the continued integration of ESG in OTPP’s investment process.

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Carlos Sanchez

DECEMBER 18, 2022

Among investors, sustainable investing is evolving from negative screening toward engaging with companies. Impact investing is getting traction and, in 2022, reached 1.2 trillion in AUM, according to a report by the Global Investing Network. Sustainability trends 2023: Net-Zero roadmaps.

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Richard Matthews

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

In recent years, impact investing has become mainstream and private equity (PE) firms are playing a key role. Despite being dismissed by some as “woke capitalism”, impact investing is a trend that is here to stay. PE firms have helped to grow the popularity of impact investing.

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Chris Hall

JANUARY 9, 2024

“If there are areas where we are severely unable or even ineffective at achieving change, understanding the limitations of responsible investment can allow us to focus more on the issues that we can change,” Martindale said. Responsible investment is consistent with long-term enlightened value creation.

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Chris Hall

JANUARY 21, 2022

“Over recent years we have seen an increasing focus amongst asset owners on investing in line with a 1.5°C C target for limiting global warming, alongside commitments to build net zero carbon portfolios. Impact investing, or what we call Private Equity 4.0,

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3BL Media

DECEMBER 11, 2022

Liudmila Strakodonskaya, Responsible Investment Analyst, AXA IM, said: "Nature protection is a challenge that needs to be addressed to preserve the existence of our societies and global economies. We look forward to working with our partners and the wider investment community to drive significant progress in tackling nature loss.”.

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Chris Hall

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Working in the firm’s Total Fund Management’s Investment Division, Murray will take a leadership role in supporting Ontario Teachers’ long-term plan to create a lasting, positive and sustainable impact while creating value for members.

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