Voting & engagement

It comes as other LGPS funds push their investment pools to act on the topic.

Filers say regulator has 'moved goalposts' for 2025 proxy season by rescinding Biden-era guidance and reviving rules put out under first Trump administration. 

Investors also push back at process, claiming the proxy adviser did not consult them on the decision.

Investor group sets out common expectations for managers, praises twin-track options.

RI polls other proxy advisers on diversity; US pension fund considers rebranding DE&I report.

Political situation will see investors give companies more flexibility on communication around sustainability efforts.

Private markets giant Apollo signs up for first time as LGPS signatories boom, but leading pensions consultancy drops off list.

Filings at Delta Airlines, Chipotle, Restaurant Brands International and Walmart; withdrawal on deep-sea mining after company commitment.

Public investors are improving their voting policies and actions, but report warns of continued inconsistencies and some laggard states.

The latest developments in sustainable finance: NBIM ramps up green bond investments; DNV takes stake in NatureAlpha.