OPTrust takes climate-change action
The $15 billion Canadian pension plan considers active engagement more effective than divestment and market forces more immediate than regulation, as it works towards a low-carbon economy.
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AP7 targets anti-climate lobbying
The $53.8 billion AP7 is using shareholder resolutions to push companies to reveal their true positions on the Paris agreement and other measures. Corporations are taking notice and changing.
Pension funds want ESG guidelines
Not only are pension funds bringing ESG factors into decision-making, they are also starting to call for guidance in their efforts, the International Organisation of Pension Supervisors writes.
LGPS should embrace impact investing
LGPS funds have objectives aligned with many of the social issues that impact investing targets. This should make the trend popular within the scheme, once decision-makers are properly informed.
NZ Super looks to factors, carbon
The NZ$33 billion NZ Super is looking to increase its exposure to equity factors and implement the next phase of its climate strategy, which includes decarbonising existing factor mandates.
Tough choices before, after divestment
Whether to divest from sensitive or controversial investments such as firearms can be a difficult call for fiduciaries, and making it doesn't put an end to the tough choices.
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