British bank promises to align all financing activities with Paris Agreement and target at least £100bn green financing by 2030
More than two-thirds of the $36tr of assets held by some of the world's largest asset managers are being managed by responsible investment 'laggards' and poor performers, while the industry currently has no stand-out leaders, damning new research shows....
But pensions trade body warns of 'unprecedented' government interference in climate strategies
Bank considering introducing stronger limits on its fossil fuel investments as it faces growing pressure from shareholders
Shareholders worth more than £100bn are calling on Barclays to phase out the provision of financial services to energy firms that remain unaligned with the Paris Agreement
Investors initiative backed by $33tr of assets urged to step up its transparency and campaigning to push for bolder business climate action
Only a small number of FTSE 100 firms' pension schemes have shifted their investment approach to take account of climate-related risks, ShareAction research finds
Oil giant backs sweeping resolution calling for bolder climate strategy, as Shell completes latest electric vehicle charging acquisition
Carbon Trust survey of top 100 companies finds two-thirds plan to disclose climate risks in 2019, yet many investors are still failing to push for action
Assessing companies using environmental social governance criteria can positively impact investment returns, asset manager Amundi finds