After an extensive review and high-level workshop earlier this month the CalPERS’ investment team will seek board approval in December for a total-fund plan to more fully integrate environmental, social and corporate governance principles into all the investment decisions it makes in each of its asset class.
This MSCI paper provides a framework for integrating ESG considerations into the investment process of mainstream institutional asset managers. In particular, it introduces a portfolio analytical framework that aims to measure how well ESG factors are integrated across the entire portfolio and that can be used to set quantifiable objectives for improvement.
CalPERS has instigated an extensive review of its environmental, social and governance policies and practices and its move towards fuller integration of ESG factors into its investment decision-making which will include an overhaul of its procurement policies for external managers.
Partner and global head of Mercer’s responsible investment business, Jane Ambachtsheer, has received a lifetime achievement award for her commitment to socially responsible investment in Canada. She spoke to Amanda White about what it’s like to be a life-time achiever at the age of 36, and what still needs to be done in integrating ESG
Six candidates have gained election to the advisory council of the UN PRI in a close-fought election that for the first time saw asset managers and service providers included.
There is nothing like a bit of red-hot competition to get the blood pumping – 37 Principle for Responsible Investment (PRI) signatories are running for only six positions on the newly-structured PRI Advisory Council. Let’s hope this has the effect of actually transforming institutional investment portfolios, not just getting these responsible types a little spirited.
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