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Meeting multiple objectives: The pension fund addressing mental health
With the right governance models pension funds can play a role in broader societal issues, such as mental health in the workplace, while still delivering financial security for members. A unique “democratic governance structure” at the Danish Velliv Association allows it to manage multiple objectives, chief executive Lars Wallberg said.
Darcy SongDecember 1, 2023
Sustainability Oxford 2023
Products and services, not operations, key to assessing ESG
Global asset management firm Robeco has differentiated its ESG assessment methodology to give a more accurate picture of the impact investors have on sustainable development goals (SDGs), according to Rachel Whittaker, the firm’s head of sustainable investment research.
Ben HurleyNovember 27, 2023
Sustainability Oxford 2023
Thoughtful ESG engagement the epitome of good active management: Pictet
Investors’ approach to ESG has evolved considerably, particularly in the area of engagement with portfolio companies, and encouraging change through active and targeted engagement is “the epitome of what active managers can do”, the Sustainability in Practice conference at Oxford university has heard.
Ben HurleyNovember 23, 2023
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Politicisation, poor governance to blame for backlash against ESG
CIOs need to fight back against the politicisation of ESG in the United States by adopting sound governance principles and not allowing their funds to be “pinned down to one side of the [political] spectrum”, the Sustainability in Practice conference at Oxford University has heard.
Ben HurleyNovember 23, 2023
Sustainability Oxford 2023
Board control critical to ESG stewardship in unlisted infrastructure
Investors can de-risk and increase the long-term returns of unlisted infrastructure assets by enacting forward-looking ESG transitions, investors say, but they need to ensure sufficient control at the board level.
Ben HurleyNovember 22, 2023
Sustainability Oxford 2023
The unique challenge of decarbonising real estate as the population grows
Demand for more agricultural land alongside the need for greater biodiversity and zero deforestation will drive investment in responsible land management practices and natural capital says Abi Dean, global head of strategic insights, at Nuveen Real Assets.
Ben HurleyNovember 21, 2023
Sustainability
Why these impact investing veterans don’t care about ESG ratings
BlueOrchard and Schroders Capital’s impact investing veteran, Maria Teresa Zappia, isn’t a fan of using ESG performance to evaluate her portfolios, suggesting that investors are limiting their options if they are not willing to consider companies with lesser ratings.
Darcy SongNovember 20, 2023
