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ESG and long-term themes

ESG and long-term themes

Moving gender up the retirement agenda

During 2020, we took a closer look at the impact of gender on retirement outcomes. In particular, we investigated whether being male or female has any bearing on what you can expect in your pension pot at retirement.  
By SuAnn Song

ESG and long-term themes

A drive down to electric avenue

With the UK and this week the EU setting out their ambitions on zero-emission vehicles, I recently sought some first-hand experience of the country’s charging network.  ;
By Nick Stansbury

ESG and long-term themes

What did we see during Japan’s 2021 AGM season?

In this blog, we share highlights from Japan’s latest AGM season, summarising some of our key long-term views and voting decisions.  ;
By Aina Fukuda

ESG and long-term themes

Is it a Grand Slam for the EU’s new sustainable finance strategy?

Whether Wembley or Wimbledon, Tuesday 6 July was a rather dramatic day for many of us. It was also a rather historic day for the sustainable finance community, as the European Commission finally released its ‘Renewed Sustainable Finance Strategy’.  ;
By Alexander Burr

ESG and long-term themes

Companies, collaboration and COVID-19: Championing saver views

The ramifications of the COVID-19 pandemic have stretched far beyond a healthcare crisis – and savers know it, too. We look at what LGIM is doing to amplify DC members’ voices and hold companies to account.;
By Clare Payn

ESG and long-term themes

LGIM’s voting intentions for 2021

Our voting intentions at upcoming shareholder meetings  ;
By Investment Stewardship team

ESG and long-term themes

LGIM’s Climate Impact Pledge: the 2021 results

Climate change is one of the defining issues of our time. In recognition of its potentially catastrophic consequences for the world – and our clients’ assets – we support efforts to limit carbon emissions to net zero by 2050. Under our Climate Impact Pledge, we commit to helping companies to reach this objective.  ;
By Michelle Scrimgeour

ESG and long-term themes

Chemicals and credit in the US

In this blog, we provide an example of our cross-asset research on the potential investment risks posed by the PFAS group of chemicals (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances), which has raised important points for us to consider across our actively managed portfolios, and highlighted areas of potential concern for the future.  
By Jose Almonte

ESG and long-term themes

Are the G7 ESG ‘wonders of the world’ or ‘deadly sinners’?

We look at what the G7 finance ministers’ communiqué means for responsible investors.  
By Alexander Burr

ESG and long-term themes

Oil turmoil: reflections on a remarkable AGM season

Amid unprecedented shareholder support for corporate action on climate change, particularly in the oil industry, we present some of our key takeaways for forward-looking companies.  ;
By Iancu Daramus

ESG and long-term themes

ESG disclosure in Japan: why it’s an area of focus

Following the launch of an engagement campaign on ESG transparency by our Investment Stewardship team, we explore why we believe it is important that LGIM raises this topic directly with our investee companies in Asia, including Japan.  ;
By Marion Plouhinec

ESG and long-term themes

Shell signal: what a court ruling means for big oil and climate change

Have the oil majors just had their Grady Carter moment?  ;
By Nick Stansbury

ESG and long-term themes

Hi-seiki, high stakes: how we engage on gender diversity in Japan

Women face many barriers to career progression in Japan. We’re using our influence as a major shareholder to raise expectations and standards, including committing to a newly expanded policy on gender diversity.  ;
By Aina Fukuda

ESG and long-term themes

ESG reporting in Europe: is the proposed CSRD a ‘friend’ or ‘foe’?

Our thoughts on the proposed Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive  ;
By Alexander Burr

ESG and long-term themes

Why gender diversity in Japan’s boardrooms should matter to investors

A year ago, we extended our voting policy on female representation on boards to Japan; in this blog post, we explain why the issue matters.  ;
By Aina Fukuda

ESG and long-term themes

Cheetahs, cheaters, and sustainability

Sustainability isn’t just about wildlife and the environment; I believe it’s also essential for investors seeking long-term returns.  ;
By Matthew Kemp

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