Paris Alignment
“Catastrophic market failure”: Mispricing gives edge to oil firms that won’t go net zero
Rewarding firms that are dragging their heels on the net zero transition could pose an investment risk, industry experts warn.
HSBC: ‘Other banks are following our oil and gas strategy’
Net Zero Investor spoke to Tim Lord, head of climate change at HSBC UK, and Robert King, UK head of sustainable finance at the bank, on what big banks can do if they are serious about sustainability
Merciless exodus: what do NZIA’s departures mean for decarbonising insurance liabilities?
Insurers have been leaving the Net Zero Asset Owners Alliance (NZIA) in droves. This raises concerns over the carbon footprint of their liabilities
Brunel takes stock of its climate strategy
Brunel Pension Partnership has released its Responsible Investment and Stewardship Outcomes report, including a stocktake on its net zero targets
Shell’s upcoming AGM showcases the challenges for shareholder activism
Activist asset owners are gearing up to oppose the reappointment of Shell’s chair and challenge over shortcomings in the oil giant’s climate targets
Asset owners challenge Toyota on climate lobbying
A trio of major asset owners has put forward a resolution for Toyota’s upcoming AGM, challenging the car giant on its climate lobbying practices and alignment with the Paris Agreement.
CA+100 co-lead targets Chevron directors over climate lobbying
Investors in US energy giant Chevron, including Wespath are gearing up to oppose the reappointment of two directors for their failure to comply with climate commitments.
Elo’s responsible investment chief: Together with other investors we have ‘more power’
Responsible investment head Anna Varpula at Finland’s Elo opens up about the firm’s engagement and stewardship approach
IIGCC’s firm warning to oil and gas firms: New net zero standard ‘not easy to meet’
IIGCC's Adam Matthews explained the ‘tough standard’ looks to hold oil firms to account while acknowledging transition challenges
Net zero focus in France growing as climate motions hit corporates
Investors and regulators in Europe’s second-largest market are increasingly looking to introduce net zero-related motions