Pension funds

UN-convened net-zero asset owner group publishes fourth target setting protocol, covering private markets for the first time and including a pilot on sovereigns.

Engagement group’s co-founder CalPERS will lead steering committee, Eurosif elects independent director as chair.

A recent paper highlights growing pessimism among investors of the ability of stewardship to tackle societal ESG risks.

Responsible Investor wants to hear from market participants on how stewardship – including perceptions of it – may be shifting.

The latest developments in sustainable finance: Storebrand to pre-disclose votes five days ahead of AGMs; TPR questions ‘generic’ pension scheme TCFD reporting.

RI speaks with investors, regulators and stewardship professionals on the challenges in demonstrating the effectiveness of stewardship efforts.

The latest developments in sustainable finance: IFRS Foundation launches survey for investor climate-related disclosures; ISS recommends vote against Woodside transition plan.

The latest ESG movers and shakers: UNEP FI seeks COP16 senior coordinator; Escott starts as acting head of sustainable ownership at Railpen; CalPERS names Gilmore as new CIO.

Kramer, who recently left PGGM, will join the Sustainable Finance Lab in June.

GFANZ alliance members call for greater transparency on voting as they warn that manager stewardship is 'material to mandates'.