Asset owners challenge Toyota on climate lobbying
A trio of major asset owners has put forward a resolution for Toyota’s upcoming AGM, challenging the car giant on its climate lobbying practices and alignment with the Paris Agreement.
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Insured losses from natural disasters hit $100bn
Insured losses from natural disasters hit $100bn
The evolution of net zero: Part I – Global events and permacrisis
As industries developed and global trade swelled, Sharon Myburgh discusses in this 3-part series why it became necessary to take a globally agreed net zero approach
Green is the new black in mining after historic net zero deal
Mining giants Antofagasta, Aurubis and Glencore all confirmed to NZI they support ICA's landmark agreement
Asian asset owners use lack of regulation as an ‘excuse’ not to go green, says APG rep
Yoo-Kyung Park, who is head of responsible investment and governance at APG Asset Management Asia, part of Dutch pension giant APG, said most asset owners in Asia do not make ESG and sustainability a priority, simply because there is no legal incentive to do so.
Looking East: Is Asia the next big battleground for net zero disputes?
With strong commitments to climate change and phasing out fossil fuels in favour of renewable energy, Asia is set to be a key arena for related claims, writes Bao Chiann
AIGCC launches deforestation-focused investor working group
The Asia Investor Group on Climate Change, an institutional investor coalition, has launched a new 'Forest and Land Use Working Group'
The art of climate resolutions
As the number of shareholder climate resolutions reaches record levels, Atharva Deshmukh discusses how they can be used as part of an effective engagement strategy.
AIIB: a ‘moonshot’ mission to net zero
The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank’s chief economist and lead economist reflect on a once-in-a-generation opportunity for emerging economies to achieve a smooth and fair transition.