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TPI’s ambitious path to low carbon

The Transition Pathway Initiative has grown quickly as a tool for asset owners and fund managers looking to plot their way toward a low-carbon economy – but there is more on its agenda. Scrutiny of more investors, expanded research and transparency in emerging markets are all on its to-do list.
Nadine Viel LamareFebruary 19, 2019
Sustainability

Dutch funds team up for OECD Guidelines

More than 70 pension funds from The Netherlands have joined forces with the Dutch Government and trade unions for the Responsible Business Conduct Agreement – a pledge to work together to prevent their investment practices from harming society or the environment.
Melanie MeniarFebruary 12, 2019
Sustainability

Asset owners’ climate-change advice

A new guide, Climate Change for Asset Owners, provides case studies and other practical advice for how to get investor organisations focused on climate change, how to craft a related investment strategy and how to implement it. The publication includes content from 10 asset owners.
Amanda WhiteFebruary 6, 2019
Investor Profile

London’s TfL takes ESG message to masses

The £11 billion TfL Pension Fund has released its first-ever annual sustainability report. The fund for public-sector transport workers hopes the report will help bring more members on board with its well-established ESG strategy and also make clear to its asset managers what it expects of them.
Sarah RundellFebruary 1, 2019
Sustainability

How to spot real ESG integration

There are many narratives from asset owners about generating value through strategies based on environmental, social and governance factors. Looking at these value-creation stories through the lens of an integrated reporting framework can separate the genuine successes from the hype.
Keith AmbachtsheerJanuary 29, 2019
Risk

All the elements of a difficult year

Some trends have the potential to pack the impact of a force of nature in markets in 2019. Mercer takes a look at threats and opportunities from choppy waters of the late cycle, headwinds in market participation, geopolitical tremors, and the unstoppable force of sustainability.
Kishen GanatraJanuary 23, 2019
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