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2021 AGMs 'watershed moment for ESG shareholder engagement'

This year's annual general meeting (AGM) season marks a turning point for environmental and social engagement, Neuberger Berman has said.

News round-up: NBIM and SEC

RPMI Railpen joins partnership exploring best workforce metrics for listed firms

£32 billion ($45 billion) pension fund RPMI Railpen has joined the Pensions and Lifetime Savings Association (PLSA)...

ECB considering 'tilting' asset purchases to avoid climate risks

The European Central Bank is considering "tilting" its asset purchases toward issuers with plans to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions, a member of its executive board has revealed.

LGIM sells £40m assets in companies including AIG for climate inaction

Legal and General Investment Management (LGIM) is divesting four holdings, worth £40 million ($56 million), for not engaging satisfactorily with it on climate issues, it has said

Voting opens in annual voluntary carbon market rankings

WCI carbon market update: 15 June 2021

The California Carbon Allowances (CCA) reached a new high mark last week, says Nicolas Girod

EU carbon market update: 15 June 2021

A strong start for EU Allowances (EUAs) this week with some pullback at the close of the week...

News round-up: LAPFF, Blue Planet Fund and PRI

Largest ETFs 'hardwired to finance carbon-intensive assets', report says

Policymakers have been urged to step in to help track primary market capital flows to fossil fuel companies, after research revealed that providers of major exchange traded funds (ETFs) continue to invest large amounts in new bond or share issues by these companies.