Major investors target Tesco, British Airways and Drax Group in fresh net zero engagement initiative

Michael Holder
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Institutional Investors Group on Climate Change (IIGCC) launches Net Zero Engagement Initiative (NZEI) backed by Allianz, Schroders, LGIM and others

The Institutional Investors Group on Climate Change (IIGCC) has launched a new drive to fast-track climate-related investor stewardship and engagement activities with high-polluting companies. Launched...

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