Corporate Knights

JULY 14, 2022

They represented an improvement over when corporate responsibility was measured only in the limited terms of charitable contributions or a corporation’s own definitions of “best practice.” . EE: The debate about divestment versus engagement in fossil fuels is probably more heated now than ever. What are your thoughts on that?

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Chris Hall

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

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. The post CPP Investments Backs Active Engagement on Net Zero Path appeared first on ESG Investor.

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Chris Hall

MAY 24, 2024

David Byrns, Portfolio Manager at American Century, explains why transition investing is fundamental to achieving net zero. While global sustainable investments reached US$30.3 A unifying viewpoint among sustainable investors globally is that more sustainable businesses are also more valuable, almost by definition,” he said.

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Chris Hall

APRIL 29, 2022

All were quick to acknowledge the progress made since the last time such sustainable investment get-togethers were done face to face. To divest from carbon-intensive firms without understanding their future plans, she warned, risked a “paper decarbonisation”, rather than real reductions in carbon emissions.

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Chris Hall

JULY 21, 2023

Article 9 funds are considered the most sustainable, requiring portfolios with 100 per cent sustainable investments. The advantages of Article 9 funds lie in their ability to provide clear signals to investors regarding their commitment to sustainability.

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Chris Hall

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Climate change is the leading issue being addressed by US asset owners that incorporate ESG factors into their investment decisions, according to the US SIF Foundation’s latest biennial Report on US Sustainable Investing Trends. Managers also reported applying fossil fuel divestment screens across US$1.2

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Chris Hall

JANUARY 3, 2024

It could also accelerate the nascent shift toward a broader definition of stewardship, as well as a possible rethink around the obligations of fiduciary duty. All this suggests 2024 will prove a difficult and perhaps pivotal year for asset owners looking to make headway on their net zero commitments.

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