Archive

Shell and BP not serious about net zero ambitions, says Sarasin & Partners

15 major investors back HSBC vote on fossil fuel phase-out plan

M&G and EOS support Barclays fossil fuel funding resolution

M&G Investments and EOS have confirmed they will support a shareholder resolution calling on Barclays to phase out its funding for fossil fuel firms, but Norway's sovereign wealth fund will not be supporting it.

Barclays tightens climate policy amid shareholder pressure

Barclays has announced an ambition to be net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 across its lending activities, but campaigners are pushing for commitments to faster progress.

Major shareholder Jupiter supports Barclays fossil fuel funding resolution

Jupiter Asset Management has joined the swelling ranks of investors supporting a shareholder resolution calling on Barclays to phase out its funding for fossil fuel firms.

Investors urge Barclays to phase out fossil fuel financing activities

A group of 11 institutional investors has filed a shareholder resolution to Barclays, calling on the London-listed bank to phase out its financing for fossil fuel firms.

IASB clarifies climate expectations as Big Four face investor scrutiny

The International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) has clarified its expectations on disclosure of climate-related risks, as it emerged that a group of investors had pressured the Big Four accounting firms to focus more on climate.

Three institutional investors join $800bn Portfolio Decarbonisation Coalition

Three institutional investors managing about $376 billion in combined assets have joined the UN's Portfolio Decarbonisation Coalition (PDC).

People Moves

The latest people moves from GIIN, Sarasin, OneRoof and PVM

Volkswagen warned to fasten seatbelt for ESG rating downgrades

The emissions scandal that has engulfed Volkswagen (VW) has left the company staring down the barrel of a downgrade from some environmental, social and governance (ESG) analysts.