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Utah Retirement Systems: Why ESG is a waste of time

Divestment doesn't work, scope 3 reporting will tie companies in regulatory knots and ESG integration threatens pension funds long term returns and their ability to finance the transition. Utah Retirement Systems' John Skjervem says the only way to solve the climate emergency is to keep investing in fossil fuels.
Sarah RundellJanuary 26, 2023
Investor Profile

CalPERS board’s divestment dilemmas

The merits of tracking divested dollars, and the value of data illustrating what the pension fund has missed out on was the topic of much debate at the December CalPERS board meeting. In 2021 the fund will review six divestment programs across tobacco, firearms, coal, Iran, Sudan and emerging market equity principles.
Sarah RundellJanuary 14, 2020
Sustainability

Firearms Principles provide a target

A coalition of 13 institutional investors, led by the California State Teachers’ Retirement System, has crafted principles for engaging with entities that manufacture, sell or regulate guns in a way that fosters a responsible civilian gun industry and reduces risk. The guidelines are intentionally flexible so each organisation can apply them in accordance with its own models for engagement.
Christianna WoodNovember 22, 2018
Investor Profile

TRS fuels up for energy surge

The $155 billion Teacher Retirement System of Texas is restoring its target allocation to energy, as experts see favourable conditions due to higher US oil production and continued reliance on fossil fuels. This is at odds with other investors divesting from fossil fuels.
Sarah RundellSeptember 7, 2018
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