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People Moves 21st May: LSEG, Goldman Sachs, Mirova and more

Goldman Sachs appoints Sisson as head of stewardship

$6bn charity criticises 'appalling' climate voting records of major investors, advisors

The Children's Investment Fund Foundation (CIFF) has sent a letter to a dozen major global investors, pension consultants and proxy voting advisors criticising their "appalling" records for using shareholders' votes to deliver the transition to a net-zero economy.

American insurers still lagging on ESG investing, Goldman finds

Nearly 40% say ESG not considered in investment process

PRI to study ‘fundamental legal questions’ on impact investing

‘Fundamental legal questions’ surrounding impact investing will be the subject of a far-reaching study commissioned by the Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI).

New York State pension fund commits extra $2bn to low-carbon index

The $203 billion New York State Common pension fund has doubled its exposure to its own low-carbon index to $4 billion.

Major investors step up support for climate-risk resolutions

Institutional investor support for shareholder resolutions on climate-related risks is at a turning point, according to UK non-profit ShareAction.

Low-carbon indexes: the next generation

The number of passive vehicles that allow investors to decarbonise continues to grow, but will future additions look at projected as well as current emissions, asks Sophie Robinson-Tillett

New York's pension fund puts $2bn into low-carbon index

New York State Common Retirement Fund has launched a $2 billion fund that will track a low-carbon index, excluding pureplay coal companies.

S&P and Goldman Sachs create responsible investment indices

Standard & Poor's (S&P) has teamed up with Goldman Sachs to create two responsible investment indices – the latest in a series of launches in the space this week.