FIS Cambridge 2016
Pinpointing the price on carbon
World expert on climate change policy modelling says price of carbon should be $100 a tonne.
Amanda WhiteApril 29, 2016
Opinion
It’s the soft stuff that’s hard with RI
Cultivating organisational purpose, identity and culture, and leadership throughout asset-owner organisations that embeds and champions sustainability is the next frontier for responsible investment, says Rob Lake.
Rob LakeApril 6, 2016
Opinion
Sustainability goals and relevance of PRI
The 10-year anniversary of PRI coincides with the recent adoption of two major agreements by the global community, represented by the United Nations.
Kris DoumaFebruary 17, 2016
Opinion
Climate agreement marks turning point
Days of intense negotiations at the long-awaited COP21 meeting in Paris have seen a definitive agreement emerge on climate change.
Uncategorised posts
PRI to consider new principle focusing on systemic risks
The UN-backed Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) is considering a seventh principle that will focus on broad financial system systemic risks. The six principles were written before the global financial crisis and are focused on environmental, social and governance (ESG) integration. Now, a decade after their creation, consideration of systemic risks is on the agenda and […]
Amanda WhiteNovember 18, 2015
FIS Chicago 2015
Empowering asset owners
Head of the global union movement, Sharan Burrow, has called on asset owners to “stop talking about constraints on fiduciary duty” and take the lead on the transition to a green economy. Burrow was part of a panel at the Fiduciary Investors Symposium in Chicago that told delegates the next wave of stewardship is not […]
Amanda WhiteNovember 4, 2015