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The ESG movement has the industry in its sights — but complex supply chains make it a tricky target
Calls are growing for investors to focus more on driving impact, and less on dodging risks
Activists saw Yoox Net-a-Porter as an unprofitable distraction for Richemont
Plus, your reaction to the UN secretary-general’s call for windfall taxes on the oil and gas sector
Plus, a vision of a better carbon offset market, and China’s new ESG disclosure rules
Even as more asset owners shun fossil fuels, some argue that a combination of engagement and the threat of denying funds would have the most effect
Could a two-pronged strategy bring climate laggards into line?
Oil major under Bernard Looney sees itself less as a shrunken beast and more focused on returns
California’s $319bn Calstrs retirement plan pushes back against legislators’ new bill
A cleanish list of investable nations could look worryingly short
Plus, global talks to cut plastic waste and energy companies creep into ESG funds
Sale to Swedish group Karo Pharma is part of UK company’s bid to focus on higher-growth areas
UK state-backed pension fund divests from five fossil fuel companies
Some asset managers are tiring of quiet conversations with companies about emissions and are now threatening to divest
Asset manager divests 58m shares in UK ecommerce group at a 10% discount
Serviced office group to review structure as competition heats up with rival WeWork
Retirement scheme says ‘radical change’ needed as global temperatures rise
The case for excluding ESG laggards is not clear-cut, though regulation may soon tip the balance
Pressure is growing on managers to stop lending to unsavoury regimes
Anglo American and BHP sell out of project as investors push for climate action
The transition to net zero may need new models to quarantine ‘stranded’ toxic assets and run them down
Mining group plans to list ‘Thungela’ amid investor pressure over environment
Activists to press for governance and strategy changes at board meeting on Monday
Campaigners urge asset managers to divest from fossil fuels to help fight climate change
Deal with Norwegian buyout group marks latest retreat from once-prolific region
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