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    • in Blogs · LGPSi
    • — 16 Dec, 2020

    ESG and climate change risk: The new governance challenge

    Sponsored article: James Parish examines the demands of ESG for LGPS funds. Local government pension schemes are taking a leading role towards responsible investment. However, as the landscape is constantly[…]

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    • in Blogs · LGPSi
    • — 29 Oct, 2020

    Webinar explores LGPS role in tackling climate crisis

    Investors are increasingly focused on using their assets to aid the battle against global warming, and the LGPS is no exception. In a recent development, the Northern LGPS pool  signed[…]

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    • in LGPSi
    • — 27 Oct, 2020

    LGPS: Passive or responsible? You can’t have it both ways.

    William Bourne argues there is an “irreconcilable conflict” between, on one hand, the increasing popularity of passive funds and, on the other, sustainable investment. Over the last 20 years the[…]

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    • in Blogs · LGPSi
    • — 27 Oct, 2020

    The physical risks of climate change: building a resilient response

    Sponsored article: Investors who manage physical climate risk and grasp the opportunities are likely to be the most secure, writes Ian Simm. Reflecting on the recent Climate Week 2020, I’m[…]

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    • in Blogs · LGPSi
    • — 27 Oct, 2020

    How to clear those McClouds

    The scale and complexity of McCloud demand a focus on governance, administration and project planning, writes Ian Colvin. When Lord Hutton produced his report on the future of public service[…]

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    • in Blogs · LGPSi
    • — 26 Oct, 2020

    Finding resilience in infrastructure investments: Focusing on the mega-trends

    Sponsored article: The stable, non-cyclical cash flows that the infrastructure asset class can provide, writes Jerome Sousselier, are particularly attractive to investors looking to generate steady, predictable returns with low[…]

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    • in Blogs · LGPSi
    • — 25 Oct, 2020

    Exploring a pro-active stance to ESG data and listings

    Integrating ESG into investment decision-making demands good data. Valborg Lie and David Evans explain their approach. ESG (environmental, social and governance factors) integration has become a household phenomenon in the[…]

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    • — 24 Oct, 2020

    Investing in the low-carbon transition

    Sponsored article: Deidre Cooper and Graeme Baker explore the way investors can help counter climate change.     Key points: Investors can contribute to tackling climate change by engaging with[…]

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    • in Blogs · LGPSi
    • — 23 Oct, 2020

    The European transition to renewables: Investing smartly

    Sponsored article: The outlook for renewables is positive, writes Simon Eaves, with an opportunity to gain value while building a greener future. Over the past few years, the transitioning European[…]

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    • — 14 Oct, 2020

    A five-step climate action plan for LGPS

    Pension funds are adjusting their investment portfolios to incorporate climate risk. But how do you align with the Paris agreement? Karen Shackleton offers a guide. An increasing number of discussions[…]

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