Thomas Cox

Greenwashing claims could 'undermine' responsible investment

Inconclusive studies that claim ESG funds are 'greenwashing' could undermine the responsible investment movement, lawyers have warned.

WBA launches nature benchmark methodology

The World Benchmarking Alliance (WBA) has published the methodology for its forthcoming benchmark that will rank 1,000 companies on their nature-related impacts and dependencies.

NY pension funds to vote against Amazon directors

Moody's: Ukraine war won't derail energy transition

PRI: EU regulation 'inconsistent' with investing for impact

The PRI published a series of policy recommendations in a report that builds on the findings of the Legal Framework for Impact.

Private equity firms reach 'tipping point' in net-zero targets

European private equity firms have reached a critical threshold in the number setting science-based decarbonisation targets, a member of the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has said.

Engagement framework issued ahead of AGM season

A toolkit on engagement by UK pension fund RailPen and the Institutional Investors Group on Climate Change (IIGCC) has been published in time for the Spring voting season.

Global Canopy joins Afi steering group

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NY pension fund stirs climate action from eight companies

Eight US corporations have acted to address climate-related risks following shareholder proposals from the New York State Common Retirement Fund so far this year, the fund has said.