More ESG news – Page 22
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NewsLifeSight aims to be net-zero by 2050
On the go: LifeSight, Willis Towers Watson’s defined contribution master trust, has announced it is committing to the goal of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across all of its default investment strategies by 2050, while targeting at least a 50 per cent reduction by 2030.
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NewsIndustry welcomes govt’s new green gilts
The government is to press ahead with “at least two” green gilt issuances later this year totalling around £15bn, and on Wednesday published its Green Financing Framework setting out its climate and environmental agenda in more detail.
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NewsDeloitte’s new fund eyes sustainable options, BlackRock adds ESG exclusions
ESG spotlight: A roundup of the latest news on environmental, social and governance initiatives, with Deloitte introducing a new default pension fund that puts the focus on sustainability, and BlackRock announcing ESG exclusions across five strategies within its authorised contractual scheme fund range.
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NewsPLSA launches new RI standards at first ever ESG conference
The Pensions and Lifetime Savings Association is consulting on a new set of standards designed to help pension savers identify whether their schemes are meeting the highest standards for incorporating environmental, social and governance factors.
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NewsBrunel’s Faith Ward wins environmental finance award
On the go: Faith Ward, chief responsible investment officer at Brunel Pension Partnership, has been named environmental finance personality of the year by news and analysis service Environmental Finance for her work making Brunel a “sustainability leader”.
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NewsTapping DC schemes for growth fund raises industry concern
Chancellor Rishi Sunak is reportedly hoping to draft defined contribution schemes into propping up the government’s proposed Long-Term Assets Fund, though experts have raised concerns about its practicality.
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PodcastsPodcast: Treasury ‘ignored advice’ in public sector pension reforms
Podcast: A report from the Public Accounts Committee about the public sector pensions reform has showed that Treasury ignored advice that could have prevented the McCloud case, argues Ian Neale, co-founder of Aries Insight. He is joined by Sackers partner Claire Carey, in an episode also covering industry consultation fatigue and the new Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures reporting requirements.
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NewsESG ramps up in importance for trustee boards
On the go: Environmental, social and governance factors are a hot topic for trustees, with 53 per cent of trustee boards considering it an important agenda topic, new research has shown.
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NewsFCA sets out climate-related disclosure rules
The City watchdog is looking to introduce climate-related financial disclosure rules for pension providers, asset managers and life insurers, in a move that will see it align with government action in this area.
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NewsNow Pensions pledges to go net-zero by 2050
On the go: Now Pensions has pledged to go net-zero by 2050, while also increasing its investments in sustainable assets.
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NewsIndustry focus shifts toward the ‘S’ in ESG
Three quarters of Pensions and Lifetime Savings Association members intend to review their social policy in the coming year, according to its response to the government’s consultation focusing on social risks and opportunities for occupational pension schemes.
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NewsNatWest piques member engagement with ESG
On the go: The NatWest Pension Trustee is aiming to use interest in environmental, social and governance issues to boost member engagement more widely.
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NewsPension schemes should have climate risk integrated by 2026
On the go: Pension schemes expect to have fully integrated climate risks into their business processes by 2026, according to a poll carried out by Willis Towers Watson.
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NewsM&S scheme appoints ESG reporting solutions provider
On the go: The circa £11bn Marks and Spencer Group Pension Scheme, which recently commenced its latest triennial actuarial valuation, has appointed Northern Trust to provide a range of environmental, social and governance reporting solutions.
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NewsRailpen partners with industry bodies to study social factors
On the go: RPMI Railpen, the investment manager of the Railways Pension Scheme, has partnered with industry bodies to better understand investor expectations on social factors.
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NewsMajority of savers not aware of net-zero pension goals
On the go: The majority of savers (87 per cent) do not understand the importance of having their pension investments aligned with net-zero goals, according to new data from Legal & General Investment Management.
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NewsAMNT updates red line voting policies due to regulatory changes
On the go: The Association of Member Nominated Trustees has updated its 'red line' voting policies to reflect industry and regulatory changes since the campaign was first launched in 2016.
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NewsIndustry body partners with Smart Pension to offer AE to architects
On the go: The Royal Institute of British Architects has partnered with Smart Pension to create an auto-enrolment solution for RIBA’s architect practices, while moving its own defined contribution scheme to the master trust.
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OpinionThe answer to climate change is more primary investment
Thinking Ahead Institute’s co-head Tim Hodgson explains why asset owners should target primary investments, such as renewable energy and negative emissions technologies, to tackle climate change
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NewsGovernment creates working group for green taxonomy
On the go: The government has created a new independent expert group that will advise on standards for green investment and help create a green taxonomy in the UK.