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May 2009
Myners accuses investors of ‘leaseholder’ mentality, pre-empts UK governance report
Governance, exec pay, voting systems and takeover law in UK City minister’s sights
SRI and green funds record negative sales
Larger SRI funds still selling as confidence picks up in mainstream equity funds.
Pension funds should address climate change as part of fiduciary duty: UNPRI
Report looks at case studies of leading global pension funds on climate change theme.
Investors call for govt. fund tax credits and risk insurance to aid climate change fight
IIGCC also outlines need for tighter caps and robust price signals on emissions trading systems.
Sweden’s AP funds shift Grupo Ferrovial, PetroChina and Thales on international convention breaches
Corporate engagements ongoing with Wal-Mart, Toyota and Freeport-McMoRan
RI round-up May 15th
RI’s regular round-up of the most important responsible investment news.
US and European funds confront copper mine giant Freeport-McMoRan on environment
Investors seek specialist to be appointed to the board to manage risks.
Dutch pensions giant APG invests 50m dollars in innovative Chinese energy efficiency project
Manager also confirms 100m dollars allocation to US clean energy firm.
A quantum leap from politicians’ to directors’ pay
Where is the research on ‘how much’ not just how we reward our directors?
Hiring for sustainable growth: APG adds 3 to its expanding ESG investment team
Staff additions to cover engagement, board sustainability, real estate and Asian ESG research.