Archive

New York State pension fund targets shale firms amid further coal investment exits

The $255 billion New York State Common Retirement Fund is evaluating whether to restrict investment in 42 shale oil and gas companies, making the announcement alongside its exit from five more coal firms.

People moves: DWS, Mercer, Robeco, NN IP, AIG ... and more

DWS appoints Njagulj as global head of ESG for real estate

Robeco poaches UBS researchers

Mercer expands sustainable investment team by 30%

Schechtman joins AIG as head of ESG

Halsema joins NN IP green bond team

Former Kellogg VP and CSO Amy Senter joins WBCSD

Electric vehicle charging company to list via SPAC on Nasdaq

Electric vehicle charging company EO Charging is set to become a publicly listed company on US stock exchange Nasdaq through a combination with a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC).

'Blunt' ESG scores have 'no place' in credit rating process, says KBRA

Kroll Bond Rating Agency (KBRA) said environmental, social and governance (ESG) scores have "no place" in the credit rating process despite ESG risks being relevant to credit quality, arguing the "blunt" ESG scores can "distract" credit analysts from their fundamental work