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

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

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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 …

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China and Russia join push on climate change action

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

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Senate working group targets corporate governance reform

Senate working group targets corporate governance reform

Four Democrat US senators have formed a working group with the aim of shifting corporate America away from shareholder capitalism.

Elizabeth Warren (Massachusetts), Tom Carper (Delaware), Tammy Baldwin (Wisconsin) and Mark Warner (Virginia) …

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Speed needed on financial impact of climate change disclosure

Speed needed on financial impact of climate change disclosure

Asset owners and their managers need to encourage more companies to disclose the financial impact of climate change on their businesses using an internationally recognised code, according to a new report.

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DWP launches pension scheme voting task force

Government signals drive to boost ESG options for pension funds

UK government pensions minister Guy Opperman has signalled plans to accelerate ESG action for pension funds ahead of the milestone COP26 conference in 2021.

“The government will be making announcements …

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China announces aim to be carbon neutral by 2060

China announces aim to be carbon neutral by 2060

China has pledged to achieve carbon neutrality by 2060 in an ambitious statement by a country that currently burns half the world’s coal.

In perhaps the most significant positive climate development …

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Top UK pension sets “net-zero” target

The UK’s largest defined contribution pension scheme has set a goal of becoming net-zero on its carbon emissions by 2050 to avoid members retiring into a “world devastated by climate change”.

Nest, the …

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Money, Sustainable, Remuneration

Pension fund investors in the United States may need to prove allocations made under their environmental, social and governance policies are primarily aiming for a financial return should proposed new rules be enacted.

At the end of June, the Department …

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Carney: Data interpretation key to zero carbon transition

Carney: Data interpretation key to zero carbon transition

Investors must learn how to interpret, and apply, the increasing volume of ESG data if they are to formulate successful strategies to tackle climate change, according to the former Bank of England …

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