Pensions
Japan’s GPIF Finds Portfolio Firms Proactive on ESG Disclosure
A report from the pension giant reveals a ‘virtuous cycle’ of providing non-financial information.
Tag: TCFD
UK Regulator Eyes Climate Disclosure Rules
The Financial Conduct Authority says current policies do not meet investors’ needs.
Pensions
UK Parliament Launches Pension Industry Climate Inquiry
A committee seeks to examine government’s pension stewardship ahead of COP26 climate conference.
Pensions
UK Pensions Face Enforcement Action Over Climate Disclosures
The Pensions Regulator warns trustees not to shirk their climate risk disclosure responsibilities.
Opinion
Op-Ed: Europe’s New ESG Rules Create an Opportunity for US Investors
Everyone should take notice of what the SFDR rules mean for the future of sustainable investing, says Apex Group’s Hari Bhambra.
Asset Allocation
Canadian Pension to Invest C$5 Billion in Green, Social Bonds by 2025
British Columbia Investment Management also aims to cut carbon exposure of public equities by 30%.
Asset Management Culture
Canadian Pension CEOs Call for Increased ESG Disclosure
The eight funds, which represent $1.23 trillion in assets, said it is ‘vital’ that companies report standardized ESG data.
Research
Climate Disclosure Rises Sharply for Canadian Financial Firms
Report shows firms north of the border are increasingly adopting TCFD-aligned climate-risk disclosures.
Asset Allocation
Australia’s Largest Pension Fund Pledges Net Zero Portfolio by 2050
The $137 billion AustralianSuper has outlined a four-pronged approach to eliminate emissions within 30 years.
Market Moves
UK to Launch First Green Bond in 2021
Issuance intended to help country meet target of reaching carbon net zero by 2050.
Risk
Australian Pension Fund Settles Climate Change Lawsuit
Mark McVeigh calls the settlement with Rest pension fund a ‘ground-breaking recognition’ of risks posed by climate change.
Market Moves
Trio of Pension Giants Takes on ESG Naysayers
CalSTRS, USS, Japan’s GPIF warn public companies and asset managers to adapt or die.
Asset Allocation
Op-Ed: Why CIOs Should Engage on Climate and Take Action
Thousands of CIOs are currently assessing the climate risks of their portfolios as the March 31 reporting deadline for the UN PRI approaches.