LGIM divests from transport giants over climate concerns

James Murray
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Investment giant to offload holdings in two carbon intensive transport firms under its Climate Impact Pledge

Legal & General Investment Management (LGIM) has divested from a further two companies that fall short of its climate standards. As part of its engagement programme to encourage companies to tackle...

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