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Environment, Social and Governance

Fixed income

Red, amber, green: where next for green gilts?

We take a look at the recently released UK Government Green Financing Framework  
By Jonathan Lawrence

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

Fixed income

Banking on sustainability-linked bonds

Could banks be the next major issuer?  ;
By Jonathan Lawrence

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

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

ESG and long-term themes

LGIM’s engagement on ESG transparency: a closer look at Asia

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

ESG and long-term themes

What do millennials mean for markets?

Millennials’ attitudes towards investing are changing. We believe this could have significant consequences, from the increased use of social media as a source of investment information to a stronger focus on responsible investments.  ;
By Anita Berisha

ESG and long-term themes

Responsible investing in an age of uncertainty

Active ownership means striving to create sustainable value for our clients.  ;
By Michelle Scrimgeour

ESG and long-term themes

Engagement in practice: sustainable food for thought

Decarbonisation isn’t just about oil and coal, so we engage governments and businesses across the economy on climate change.  ;
By Yasmine Svan

ESG and long-term themes

Engagement in practice: slavery and supply chains

Any form of forced or exploitative labour is intolerable; we are determined to use our influence as a major investor to eradicate it from our economy and society.  ;
By Angeli Benham

ESG and long-term themes

CAPture this opportunity: why agricultural policy matters to markets

Ahead of today’s EU Agriculture and Fisheries Council meeting, we call for reforms to align the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) with the EU’s net-zero commitment.  ;
By Alexander Burr

Fixed income

An early black swan for black gold?

What recent shifts in the energy sector may mean for credit investors.  ;
By Court Gilbert

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