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Responsible-investing trailblazer awarded Order of Canada

Corporate Knights

I first met Moira Hutchinson in 1987 when I was working on the first of my series of books on responsible investment. She was generous with her time and provided a wealth of insight into “ethical investing,” as responsible investing was known then. . Both divestment and shareholder action have a role.

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Aegon Gains from ESG Measurement of AMs  

Chris Hall

Most occupational pension schemes in the UK are set up as trusts where lay people, elected by scheme members, typically act as trustees. “It’s difficult to be a bridge between the finance world and pension scheme members who have different cultures, languages and views on issues such as the divestment of fossil fuels,” Wright added.

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Due Diligence Needed by Europe’s New Defence Investors

Chris Hall

When European Commission (EC) President Ursula von der Leyen unveiled a new defence investment plan, she explicitly highlighted the role of banks and investors. However, there are worries that pressure to shore up national security will outweigh investors ethical, environmental and social concerns unless due diligence rules are developed.