sustainability

Sustainability Oxford 2023

Sustainability in Practice: Time to get realistic about net zero

Many asset owners have net zero commitments in place, but few of these targets are being met with implementation. In the opening session of Sustainability in Practice at the University of Oxford, delegates discuss how investors should get realistic about net zero.

Sarah RundellNovember 7, 2023

Investor Profile

Finnish fund Elo’s CIO reveals portfolio plans

Hanna Hiidenpalo, Elo’s CIO discusses progress around internal management, the impact of Finnish equities on the portfolio, and the fund’s sustainability program which includes a target of carbon-neutral energy use in direct real estate by 2027.

Amanda WhiteAugust 24, 2023

Asset Classes

AP7 shifts gears as boosted alternatives allocation comes to life

Sweden’s SEK 900 billion ($84 billion) AP7 can finally invest up to 20 per cent of its assets in alternative, illiquid investments. A new allocation to infrastructure and targets to double private equity are in the offing following the fund dipping a first toe in real estate.

Sarah RundellJune 21, 2023

Fees

Costs drive ABP’s switch to passive in public markets

Managing costs is the central driver behind €470 Dutch civil service scheme ABP’s recent decision to switch much of its public market allocation to passive, index-led strategies, according to a spokesperson at the fund. The low-cost strategy at Europe’s largest pension fund is accompanied by sustainability and simplification priorities.

Sarah RundellMay 11, 2023

Investor Profile

PGGM’s private equity priorities: Impact, Paris-alignment and co-investment

After four years as CIO at ABP, Diane Griffioen has joined PGGM as head of private equity where her focus is on driving Paris-alignment, impact and co-investment across the €23 billion portfolio.

Sarah RundellApril 13, 2023

FIS Singapore 2023

Cross-checking data, wringing necks: the ESG journey

Making a portfolio more resilient to climate change, and playing a role in decarbonising the real economy, requires a range of creative solutions to complex problems, along with a good measure of determination, said a panel of leaders driving ESG efforts at GIC, New Zealand Super and APG.

Ben HurleyMarch 31, 2023

Sustainability Oxford 2023

Sustainability in Practice: Time to get realistic about net zero

Investor Profile

Finnish fund Elo’s CIO reveals portfolio plans

Asset Classes

AP7 shifts gears as boosted alternatives allocation comes to life

Fees

Costs drive ABP’s switch to passive in public markets

Investor Profile

PGGM’s private equity priorities: Impact, Paris-alignment and co-investment

FIS Singapore 2023

Cross-checking data, wringing necks: the ESG journey

Local Pensions Partnership

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