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

James Militzer

C threshold (above pre-industrial levels) stipulated in the Paris Agreement. The University of Michigan Endowment Fund: Divesting from Fossil Fuels (Published 9.9.2020) In September 2019, there were climate change strikes at the University of Michigan. One of its goals was to reduce emissions to 25% below 2006 levels by 2025.