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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
Deal is part of plan to slim down British insurance group
Oxbridge’s wealthiest institution has set a net zero target, as divestments by UK university endowments gather pace
SWFs urged to be ‘more ambitious’ in the fight against global warming
Asset managers are debating whether it is time to get tough with problem companies
Investors file resolution demanding bank publishes strategy and targets
Shift in strategy adds to pressure on US energy companies
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