PRI: Assessing the ‘S’ in ESG
Policymakers worldwide are enacting laws and guidelines that give investors what they need to discover the risks and opportunities social issues present – and funds are already taking advantage.
La Caisse’s oil exit pays off as renewables portfolio pulls ahead of fossil fuels
Divesting from the oil sector has been a boon for La Caisse’s performance, as the Canadian pension giant says its energy investments have earned billions in value-add compared to the benchmark since the inception of its climate strategy. Head of sustainability Bertrand Millot unpacks the fund’s approach in an interview with Top1000funds.com.
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Trump won’t stop climate action
Stakeholders of all stripes around the world – even in the US – vow to keep fighting climate change, despite President Trump’s decision to back the US Government out of the Paris Agreement.
PGGM touts circular economy
Dutch manager echoes new TIIP/Toniic report that states an economic model of renewable resources and continuous reuse of materials is emerging and investors need to get on board.
Locking up capital has pros and cons
In theory, closed-end funds should outperform over long horizons – they can avoid forced sales. But in practice, lack of monitoring and alignment can lead to agency costs and underperformance.
Ford Foundation seeks social returns
The Ford Foundation has committed $1 billion over 10 years to mission-related investment strategies that earn financial and social returns, challenging others to adopt the same approach.
Norges’ 1-stop shop for risk data
Norway’s Norges Bank Investment Management has developed a one-stop shop that puts sustainability and financial risks in one place for more comprehensive analysis of its portfolio.
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