Episode #19 – ESG #1

In this episode Jae Fassam, Laura Houët and Tasmin Patel provide an update on ESG. This is the first episode in our ESG series. In particular, the group looks at: What is ESG investing, and why does it matter?  Recent developments  Issues for trustees: DWP Consultation “Taking action on climate risk: improving governance and reporting by occupational pension schemes” Scope Penalties for non-compliance  Proposals  Issues for asset managers: Q&A session  What else is in the pipeline?...

In this episode Jae Fassam, Laura Houët and Tasmin Patel provide an update on ESG. This is the first episode in our ESG series. In particular, the group looks at:

• What is ESG investing, and why does it matter? 
• Recent developments 
• Issues for trustees: DWP Consultation “Taking action on climate risk: improving governance and reporting by occupational pension schemes”
• Scope
• Penalties for non-compliance 
• Proposals 
• Issues for asset managers: Q&A session 
• What else is in the pipeline? 

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