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Four key lessons from the world’s top responsible investors

Corporate Knights

Since its launch in 2006, a significant portion of the global investment industry has signed on to the United Nations–backed Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI). Engagement and divestment both have a role to play The engagement versus divestment debate has been ongoing in the investor community.

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The Long Game

Chris Hall

After taking on an engagement manager role in 2006, he became much more aware of Greenbank’s main clients, which were large charities, religious faith groups and celebrities. Divestment option Despite the headway being made with engagement, many large asset owners still opt for other solutions.

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Empowering Young Leaders to Solve the World’s Energy Challenges: Insights From Nine Business Case Studies Highlight Paths to a Sustainable Future

James Militzer

To achieve the Agreement’s goal of net-zero emissions globally by 2050 , we must significantly boost energy efficiency and greatly accelerate the global transition away from fossil fuels, and toward new fuels such as green hydrogen and renewables such as wind, solar and thermal.