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People Moves 4 December: IIGCC, AMNT, Tikehau Capital, UKSIF

News Round Up: Amundi, NGFS, European Central Bank, IIGCC, and more

CA100+ creates benchmark for net-zero emissions

Engagement initiative Climate Action 100+ (CA100+) has developed a tool for companies to use when developing strategies for transitioning to net-zero carbon emissions.

COP 26 delay 'could lead to better outcome'

Investors have argued that the postponement of the COP 26 in Glasgow, confirmed by organisers yesterday, could increase the likelihood of a strong agreement being reached at the annual climate summit, when it is finally held.

Major investors call on EU leaders to urgently pass net-zero GHG target

A group of 44 major global investors managing €6 trillion ($6.6 billion) in assets called on European leaders to urgently pass a net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions target.

CA100+ targets lobbying, implementing TCFD and net zero emissions

Climate Action (CA) 100+ has set out its engagement priorities, over the coming months, in its first initiative progress report for 161 'focus companies'.

Is Climate Action 100+ pushing hard enough?

The heavyweight investor engagement initiative has won some victories with fossil fuel giants. But should it be demanding more, asks Elena K Johansson.

People moves: SIM, IIRC, Swiss Life, Brunel Pension, SUSI, Nordea

BP climate change resolution passes with 99% support

A shareholder resolution calling on BP to prepare a business strategy consistent with the 2015 Paris Agreement on climate change secured 99.14% of votes at the oil giant's annual general meeting.

People moves: World Bank, BlackRock, IIGCC, Partners Group, Greencoat, PRI, SASB, US SIF, Osmosis and Grantham Institute

The World Bank has launched a search for a new president after Jim Yong Kim announced he would leave his role three years earlier than expected, to become a partner at Global Infrastructure Partners.