PLSA exclusive: USS heavyweight on decarbonisation, renewables and biodiversity investments

In an exclusive interview with NZI, Innes McKeand of the UK's Universities Superannuation Scheme discusses his pension fund's role in the net zero investment space

Railpen’s stewardship head: ‘Be careful engaging with companies where there is value at risk’

In an exclusive interview with NZI, Railpen's Caroline Escott talks stewardship, engagement and pension funds' role in driving net zero investments

Ageas’ investment chief: ‘Brown companies have no future’

Wim Vermeir, the CIO at insurance company Ageas, explains to Net Zero Investor how to go the distance in the complex transition to net zero

Most pension funds are lost in the woods when it comes to deforestation

Most pension providers that are part of a major climate coalition do not have credible deforestation plans nor have they made any commitments

Scottish Widows stewardship chief sees growing misalignment between pension funds and asset managers

Asset managers’ actions are increasingly in conflict with pension funds' best interests, Maria Nazarova-Doyle tells Net Zero Investor

Asset owners increasingly verify net zero claims as portfolio transparency demands swell

More and more asset owners harness a strict and adaptive reporting system as it helps them to identify, verify and implement net zero principles in their investment portfolios

Shell’s scope 3 emissions face scrutiny in fractious AGM

Shell's 2023 AGM drew focus on the oil giant's energy transition strategy but shareholders rejected a resolution demanding clearer commitments for Scope 3 emission targets.

People Moves 19 May: who is hiring who within the industry?

Several UK asset owners and managers have appointed new sustainability heads, including LGPS Central, Brunel, Franklin Templeton and AXA IM

Pensions and systemic risk: the evolution of asset owners’ net zero approach

Tegs Harding argues UK pensions schemes desperately need a broader net zero lens to assess their investment portfolios

Natixis IM arm pushes for global database of avoided emissions

The net zero weight on asset owners’ shoulders: How should investors facilitate the energy transition?

Net zero heavyweights gathered in the British capital to discuss energy transition investments and the role of asset owners in climate finance

Proxy season in full swing: Investors press for net zero action but with limited results

Votes at Chevron and Volkswagen highlight increased director accountability despite most net zero-related motions not making it so far this proxy season

Church of England: Investors should focus more on immediate impact of climate change

The Church Commissioners for England's net zero lead warns investor focus should shift to immediate climate change impact rather than long term net zero goals

Shell’s upcoming AGM showcases the challenges for shareholder activism

Activist asset owners are gearing up to oppose the reappointment of Shell’s chair and challenge over shortcomings in the oil giant’s climate targets

PensionDanmark’s ESG chief: ‘To maintain high returns, we take a little more risk’

PensionDanmark’s ESG head Jan Kæraa Rasmussen explains to Net Zero Investor why his pension fund is betting big on renewables