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The rise of shareholder influence in active ownership strategies

25 August 2021

The rise of shareholder influence in active ownership strategies

Wednesday 25 August 2021 – Vol.12 Ed.34.3

Commentary: Shareholder influence is changing active ownership

By Stephen Gilmore in Auckland

OMFIF’s Global Public Investor 2021 survey found that pension funds are leading the way on ESG integration, exclusions and active ownership strategies. Stephen Gilmore, chief investment officer of the New Zealand Super Fund, explains how their approach to active ownership varies by asset class, making...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2021/08/25/the-rise-of-shareholder-influence-in-active-ownership-strategies/

Tipping point: End of fossil fuels and transitioning to net zero

9 August 2021

Tipping point: End of fossil fuels and transitioning to net zero

Monday 9 August 2021 – Vol.12 Ed.32.1

Commentary: Shell verdict marks end of fossil fuel era

By Donald Pols and Sjoukje van Oosterhout

On 26 May 2021 at 3pm, the District Court in The Hague ruled that one of the world’s largest polluters, Royal Dutch Shell, must stop causing dangerous climate change. Successful shareholder activism at ExxonMobil and Chevron as well as the latest International Energy Agency report are further proof...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2021/08/09/tipping-point-end-of-fossil-fuels-and-transitioning-to-net-zero/

Investors increasingly focused on ESG and renewable energy technology

24 June 2021

Investors increasingly focused on ESG and renewable energy technology

Thursday 24 June 2021 – Vol.12 Ed.25.4

Commentary: Reserve managers turn to ETFs for ESG

By Andrew Mackenzie and Andrew Brickman

In recent years, exchange-traded funds have transformed the way institutional investors manage their asset allocation, with reserve managers leading from the front. Today, many central banks across the world use ETFs, which in some cases can constitute up to 25% of the reserve portfolio. A shift in the...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2021/06/24/investors-increasingly-focused-on-esg-and-renewable-energy-technology/

Bridging climate data gaps in Asia Pacific and beyond

7 May 2021

Bridging climate data gaps in Asia Pacific and beyond

Friday 7 May 2021 – Vol.12 Ed.18.4

Commentary: Asia Pacific working to narrow ESG gaps

By Dael Wilson in Singapore

Globally there is a lack of environmental, social and governance data and wide variance in the level of coverage. Regional ESG disclosure frameworks in Asia Pacific are not as well-established as those in the European Union and the US. While this is improving, it will take a few years to develop the datasets required for quality ESG...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2021/05/07/bridging-climate-data-gaps-in-asia-pacific-and-beyond/

ESG criteria are distorting markets, Small island states and climate risk

17 March 2021

ESG criteria are distorting markets, Small island states and climate risk

Wednesday 17 March 2021 – Vol.12 Ed.11.3

Commentary: ESG criteria are distorting markets and portfolio decisions

By Simon Ogus in Hong Kong

The last 12 months have highlighted the urgency of environmental, social and governance needs around the world, as the climate crisis and the pandemic wreaked havoc. Individuals and institutions are trying their best to adapt to these circumstances. But will investment along ESG themes...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2021/03/17/esg-criteria-are-distorting-markets-small-island-states-and-climate-risk/

Neglecting climate change endangers ECB, Integrating ESG into commodities

9 February 2021

Neglecting climate change endangers ECB, Integrating ESG into commodities

Tuesday 9 February 2021 – Vol.12 Ed.6.2

Commentary: Neglecting climate change endangers ECB independence

By Rens van Tilburg in Utrecht

While European governments are trying hard to keep global warming below two degrees, their central banks are lowering the cost of capital for the biggest polluters. The European Central Bank and many other market observers have acknowledged climate risks continue to be mispriced in financial...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2021/02/09/neglecting-climate-change-endangers-ecb-integrating-esg-into-commodities/

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