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NZI Renewable Infrastructure Forum in pictures
Net Zero Investor brough together senior investors for DC, DB, LGPS funds to discuss new strategies to invest in the energy transition
BCI’s Jon Perry: ‘renewables are moving past recent challenges’
The Canadian fund's director of infrastructure and renewable resources talks about recent green investments and the outlook for the wider energy transition sector
Are UK investors turning their backs on private markets?
During the PLSA conference in Edinburgh, pension funds were split about the benefits of investing in private markets, with lack of transparency on carbon footprints being one concern
CA100+ exits: asset owners double down on stewardship alignment
While some of the world’s largest managers have publicly retreated from CA100+, asset owners reiterate their commitment to tackling climate change and stress the importance of stewardship alignment with managers
‘Don’t get lost in the noise’ of short-term geopolitical risks, investors at the PLSA warn
Investors at the UK's annual PLSA Investment Conference warn that elections and geopolitics could distract investors from long-term climate risks
Are Australian super funds aligned with Canberra’s 2030 emissions target?
Australia’s asset owners are looking to ‘super’ charge the country’s transition but some are making more progress than others
Why investors should think more seriously about oil prices
Oil companies and their investors are betting big on a delayed transition yet their misalignment with net-zero is a recipe for financial disaster, NGOs and thinktank sources claim
NY Common Retirement Fund cuts fossil fuel holdings
The New York State Common Retirement Fund has announced divestments in eight oil and gas companies whilst doubling its investments in climate solutions
Is now the time to reconsider your passive exposure to fossil fuels?
Despite a short-term profit boost, fossil fuel stocks have dragged down global equity indices, as the energy transition picks up pace, their outlook is even gloomier
Not all roads lead to Paris: PFZW on navigating climate risks and engagement strategies
Colin Tissen, advisor responsible investment at PGGM, the asset manager for Dutch pension fund PFZW explains why the fund has opted to drastically cut its investments in fossil fuels
Shareholder victory: Barclays to cease funding new fossil fuel projects
Barclays, one of the five largest banks in Europe has confirmed today that it will no longer fund new oil and gas projects, a move that was welcomed by activist shareholders