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March 2009
IFC report puts ‘sustainable’ emerging markets equity assets at $300bn, reveals local market traits
On the ground surveys in China, Brazil, India and South Korea.
TIAA-CREF gives 9-month ultimatum to PetroChina and Sudan companies and calls for PRI pressure
US fund lays out time-frame for talks against threat of divestment with Sudan linked oil giants.
ATP seeds €400m sustainable forestry investment programme
Fund to buy FSC certified timberland in North America, Australia, New Zealand and EU.
Danish pensions giant ATP invests $400m in clean energy and renewables
Fund joins growing number of institutional investors coveting the environmental space.
Obama gets governance letter for ‘critical’ reforms from world’s biggest pension investors
US governance trailing other major financial markets according to signatories.
Dutch goverment signals greater ESG pressure for investors
CSR, governance and executive pay all part of planned law strengthening.
Fund managers target Brazil’s largest companies in campaign against slave labour
Bovespa listed corpoates urged to sign up themselves and their suppliers to pact for ending indentured labour.
Norway govt fund puts Siemens on 715m euro exclusion watch over corruption
Fund also excludes Chinese auto manufacturer, Dongfeng, over truck sales to Burmese junta.
Myners calls for investor governance ‘coalitions’ and ERISA-style voting regs
UK Financial Services Authority chief also backs investor governance coalitions to challenge companies.
NAPF backs UNPRI for UK schemes in new RI guidance
Association also lays down governance recommendations for 2009 voting season.
RI round up: March 6
RI’s regular round-up of the most important responsible investment news
PRI says investors should take blame and responsibility for fixing credit crisis
World’s biggest investor initiative issues eight-point action plan for rebuilding market confidence.
What can responsible investors expect from this week’s G20?
Furthering the dialogue on ESG with governments and regulators after the London Summit is key.
Hong Kong versus China in the new Asia Pacific sustainability index
As the mainland introduces better environmental reporting, can Hong Kong companies stay ahead?
Hedge Funds in the SRI context – steps taken and the potential leaps ahead
Increasing numbers of hedge funds are seeing opportunity in the responsible investment space.
ATP chief outlines appetite for future climate change investments
Giant Danish fund expects to commit more after initial clean tech/renewables and sustainable forestry investments.
Governments want more activism while the public shareholder base crumbles
Changing financial markets for the better will require protecting the DB base of active investors.
Sustainable investment in India is a marathon, not a sprint
A senior portfolio manager’s reflection on investing and governance in the world’s biggest democracy.
Drilling down into Asian corporate governance
Why local culture, legal and business knowledge could be key.