ESG

A traditional risk-to-return investment strategy is most effective in balancing social responsibility with financial goals, Cambridge Associates says.

Most asset managers (84%) consider environmental, social and governance issues as part of their investment process, an Aviva Investors report says.

Charlotte Moore on a new age for socially responsible investment

Traditional funds often behave similarly to funds with clear environmental, social and corporate governance in terms of reputational risk, research claims.

The Pension Protection Fund has appointed Hermes Equity Ownership Services as its voting and engagement advisor.

The Parliamentary Contributory Pension Fund is coming under pressure from ethical investment campaigners to sign up to the UK Stewardship Code.

Trustees should take a "beliefs-based approach" to investing that integrates sustainability concerns with long-term mandates, Towers Watson has said.

Institutional investors will prioritise executive remuneration, climate change and supply chain labour standards when engaging companies over the next three years, according to research.

Jack Jones examines changes to the Environment Agency pension fund’s investment strategy

Mercer will integrate proprietary environmental, social and governance ratings into client reports.