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DWP confirms climate risk rules for pension schemes

Trustees of occupational pension schemes with more than £5bn will be required to publish a TCFD report

The government has confirmed details of how UK pension schemes will be required to report on climate change issues affecting their portfolios.

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HSBC shareholders urge bank to cut exposure to fossil fuels

Investors file resolution calling on bank to publish strategy and targets

Some of Europe’s biggest pension funds and asset managers have filed a shareholder vote urging HSBC to cut its lending linked to fossil fuels.

Fifteen institutional investors with a …

Institutional investors back IFRS’s proposal for ESG reporting standard

More than 450 asset managers and pension funds responded to a consultation on standardised reporting

Some of the world’s biggest pension funds and institutional investors are backing the International Financial Reporting Standards Foundation’s (IFRS) proposal for standardised sustainability reporting.

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FCA publishes climate disclosure rules for UK-listed companies

The FCA has set out how it will enforce new climate disclosure rules for UK listed companies.

The new rules will require all companies listed on the London Stock Exchange to …

CFA Institute: How to take the next steps in ESG integration

Investment organisations need to improve their handling and analysis of ESG data and ensure it is truly embedded across their processes, the institute says

The UK is a leader …

Edelman: ESG key to rebuilding investor trust post Covid-19

ESG criteria still championed by investors despite retrogressive attitude from policymakers

Environmental, social and governance (ESG) will play a crucial role in rebuilding trust between companies and the investment community, the …

FCA confirms plans for TCFD rules from January

London-listed companies need to start their net-zero journey

All companies with a premium listing on the London Stock Exchange (LSE) will be required to make climate-related disclosures from January, the Financial Conduct …

UK government urges finance firms to make net-zero pledge

UK government urges private finance firms to make net zero pledge

Finance is a central theme in the race to net zero

The UK government is calling on privately owned financial institutions to commit to a net-zero carbon future.

Speaking …

Audit watchdog: UK companies must report climate disclosures

FRC to push companies to speed up on the race to net zero

Companies are being urged to improve their reporting on climate change to meet the increased expectations of investors.

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China and Russia join push on climate change action

International momentum is building around the race to net zero

The impact of climate change seems to be resonating with the leaders of Russia and China who have committed to significant …