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We conduct original research on the causes of short-term business decisions and work to find practical solutions.
Article
31 December 2023 - There is no question that this year demonstrated that these challenges are part of decision-making for today and tomorrow. There has never been a more meaningful time to focus capital on the long term to support a sustainable and prosperous economy – the mission of FCLTGlobal. We believe that we can achieve that mission through a focus on three key areas: Longer investment horizons – Developing strategies that companies and investors can implement to prioritize long-term growth and avoid the short-term behaviors that hinder progress. Broader business objectives...
Climate, Strategy | Podcast
27 December 2023 - "It is a fascinating system, and in some ways it's an incredibly simple one. But what's grown from it is one of the most sophisticated, institutional investment environments in pension systems around the world."
In the News
19 December 2023 - COP28 in Dubai had all the ingredients for both decisive action and controversy. Given the UAE’s status as a significant fossil fuel producer, it was seen by many as the host likeliest both to commit significant resources as well as face criticism from climate campaigners.
Report
5 December 2023 - FCLTCompass is an annual benchmarking tool that tracks long-term investment behavior on a global scale. Our latest analysis, covering calendar year 2022, highlights short-term decision-making at both ends of the investment-value chain.
In the News
4 December 2023 - Three years later, BlackRock is still betting big on the transition to a lower-carbon economy, but the $9.1tn money manager’s emphasis when it talks about sustainability and social issues has changed.
Climate | In the News
20 November 2023 - Investors and corporations will arrive in Dubai for COP28 later this month, and the world is depending on them to recognize and address a paradox: ordinary net zero 2050 commitments are one of the biggest threats to achieving net zero carbon emissions in 2050.
Article
10 November 2023 - On 7 November 2023, FCLTGlobal held its annual Asia CEO Roundtable in Singapore, in partnership with Temasek Holdings, to discuss the role of leading companies and investment organizations in fostering greater capital formation in developing markets – or regions commonly referred to today as the “Global South.”
In the News
20 October 2023 - What exactly are asset owners, and how do these institutions participate in deciding how companies are run?
Article
19 October 2023 - Last month in Madrid, FCLTGlobal led a discussion at the International Forum of Sovereign Wealth Funds (IFSWF) on navigating disruptive megatrends.
In the News
16 October 2023 - The sums of capital the sector wields could be critical to financing a sustainable economy, but greater transparency and accountability are needed to ensure this happens.
In the News
4 October 2023 - Many US corporate chief executives have been prioritizing near-term earnings targets at the expense of investing in long-term success.
Press Release
2 October 2023 - Boston, MA, 20 September 2023 – FCLTGlobal, the non-profit organization whose mission is to focus capital on the long term to support a sustainable and prosperous economy, announces that the California State Teachers' Retirement System (CalSTRS) has joined its network of member organizations. CalSTRS, the second-largest public pension fund in the United States and the largest educator-only pension fund in the world, brings with it a wealth of experience and a shared commitment to fostering sustainable, long-term value creation.