Metrics, Climate | Article
19 May 2021 - On 19 May 2021, five global data providers released a joint statement in support of the creation of a core set of metrics for all companies regardless of sector, geography, or size.
Climate | Article
13 May 2021 - On 28 April 2021, FCLTGlobal hosted an info session on the topic of quantifying the market value of corporate net-zero commitments. This conversation served as an opportunity to share our preliminary research with a diverse group of attendees from global corporate and investment communities.
Risk and Resilience, Climate | Article
29 April 2021 - Commitments to net-zero objectives are taking hold across the investment value chain and present substantial opportunities. But are these initiatives likely to infuse capital into actual climate solutions, or do we risk creating structures that prioritize individual carbon neutrality while delivering less actual impact? Our conversation with investors and companies highlighted the importance of leadership in capital allocation and asset management approaches that produce measurable, long-term improvements in climate sustainability, rather than simply shifting assets to the next owner. Discussion Leaders Debby Blakey Chief Executive Officer, HESTA Ken Mackenzie Chairman,...
Climate | Video
14 April 2021 - A discussion from 14 April 2021 among top business leaders and institutional investors on the opportunities ahead to position the food and agriculture industry for a more sustainable future.
Policy and Geopolitics, Climate | Podcast
5 April 2021 - Episodes are also available on Apple, Spotify, and YouTube. About Ronald Ronald Wuijster is member of the Executive Board of APG Group responsible for asset management. He is also Chairman of the Board at APG Asset Management. Ronald has over 20 years of investment experience, of which 16 years in commercial asset management environment and 5 years in pension fund management.
Climate | In the News
15 March 2021 - Distant emissions pledges will ring hollow unless boards are held to account for progress now.
Climate | Article
2 March 2021 - Focusing capital on long-term climate solutions via investment portfolio construction
Climate | Article
25 February 2021 - Evaluating whether market reactions reflect the value of a corporate net-zero commitment in the short, medium, and long term
Climate | Podcast
22 February 2021 - Nitin Nohria joins the podcast to discuss why the HBS approach is becoming the norm in the form of stakeholder capitalism (18:00) and greater awareness of ESG issues. We also explore the lasting impact of the work of Adam Smith on the heels of the announcement of the new Panmure House Prize.
Governance, Climate | Podcast
25 January 2021 - Mark Machin (CPP Investments) joins the podcast to discuss why Canada’s pension plan places such a high priority on its long-term strategy. Machin and host Sarah Williamson go in-depth on the current state of climate investment and goals for COP26, the importance of recent progress in corporate board diversity, and which 2020 market trends tell us about the next decade of investing. About Mark Mark Machin is a British investor who served as President and CEO of the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board between 2016 and 2021....
Investor-Corporate Engagement, Climate | Podcast
14 December 2020 - Mark Wiedman (Senior Managing Director, BlackRock) joins the podcast to discuss the evolution of fixed income and sustainability, how ESG-conscious companies are outperforming, the recent push for consolidated reporting, the decision-making behind BlackRock’s corporate engagement, and more. About Mark Mark Wiedman, Senior Managing Director, is head of the Global Client Business, and a member of the Global Executive Committee. Mark is responsible for BlackRock’s commercial businesses worldwide. They include the North American client businesses; the APAC, EMEA, Latin America regional businesses; the global teams serving insurers, consultants,...
Policy and Geopolitics, Metrics, Climate | Article
7 December 2020 - To the IFRS Foundation: FCLTGlobal is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit research organization that develops research and tools that encourage long-term business and investment decision-making across the global investment value chain. Focusing Capital on the Long Term began in 2013 as an initiative of CPP Investments and McKinsey & Company, which together with BlackRock, Dow, and Tata Sons founded FCLTGlobal in July 2016. In addition to our Founders, today our 50+ Member organizations span the investment value chain, including asset owners, asset managers and corporations, and are committed...