Vibeka Mair

London

Words: @IgnitesEurope. Interested in impact investment, human rights, the environment, biodiversity, freedom, equality & tackling the climate crisis. She/her.

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T+1 to increase costs and volumes in ETF securities lending

Jun 27, 2024 | ft.com | Vibeka Mair

Exchange traded fund providers face additional costs in their securities lending activity due to the US moving its settlement cycle to...
A Solvable Problem

May 14, 2024 | esginvestor.net | Vibeka Mair

The world is off track to end deforestation, but accelerating financial sector and policy action could help change course. The fight to end deforestation is at a critical juncture ahead of a UN-backed recommendation for reaching net zero commodity-driven deforestation by 2025, as part of efforts to keep global warming… Subscribe Subscribe to ESG Investor to gain access to the leading platform for news, analysis, and interviews across sustainable investing.
Listen to the Science

Apr 30, 2024 | esginvestor.net | Vibeka Mair

As the fallout continues over the Science Based Targets initiative’s approach to offsets, is the net zero target-setting landscape for corporates fit for purpose? In 2024, the number of listed companies with a climate commitment validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) jumped to 20% from just 12% in 2023. In 2020, a mere 1% of listed companies had a decarbonisation target validated by the organisation.
Aegon Gains from ESG Measurement of AMs

Apr 12, 2024 | esginvestor.net | Vibeka Mair

A move to a professional trustee model from lay people in the UK was also mooted during a debate on manager selection at the Stewardship Summit 2024. Insurer and pension provider Aegon UK has seen tangible improvement in aligning its asset managers with its responsible investment beliefs following targeted dialogue and monitoring.
Investors Struggle with O&G Climate Disclosure

Apr 11, 2024 | esginvestor.net | Vibeka Mair

Panellists at Stewardship Summit 2024 say forward-looking disclosure on climate transition plans by fossil fuel firms is vital. Oil and gas companies are improving on climate-related disclosures, but are still failing to provide evidence of alignment with decarbonisation metrics and targets, Valeria Piani, Head of Stewardship at UK-based long-term savings and retirement business Phoenix Group, has said.
On the Menu for Investors

Apr 9, 2024 | esginvestor.net | Vibeka Mair

A new class of weight-loss drugs is enticing, but investors worry about escalating societal and economic costs, and food companies’ inaction on obesity. One of the biggest stories in recent years has been the dramatic rise in obesity worldwide. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), an estimated 2 out of every 5 adults worldwide are now considered overweight or obese, which could increase to 51% of the global population by 2035. Investors are taking notice.
ESG Proxy Advice Targets Exxon for Lawsuit

Apr 5, 2024 | esginvestor.net | Vibeka Mair

2024 policy also recommends votes against nominating committees at boards without a 40% minimum ethnic diversity and 50% gender balance. ESG-aligned investors have been advised to vote against company boards that seek to challenge shareholder resolutions through the courts, as part of As You Vote 2024 Proxy Vote Guidelines.
Hope for EU’s Nature Law Despite Political Obstacles

Apr 2, 2024 | esginvestor.net | Vibeka Mair

June resolution mooted after EU Council members struggle to reach agreement on Nature Restoration Law. The future of the EU’s Nature Restoration Law (NRL) remains in limbo after the Prime Minister of Belgium, which currently has presidency of the EU Council, reportedly said that the law is “bad” and needs to “go back to the drawing board”.
Investors Push for Human Rights Data

Mar 28, 2024 | esginvestor.net | Vibeka Mair

The Investor Initiative on Human Rights Data will target big data and proxy houses to support just transition to a nature-positive and net-zero world. The Church Commissioners for England, together with Aviva Investors and Scottish Widows, has launched an initiative aimed at improving the quality of corporate human rights data available to investors.
Carbon Experts Welcome SEC Rules on Offsets

Mar 26, 2024 | esginvestor.net | Vibeka Mair

Disclosure requirements to shed light on rising costs, but observers also warn of an ‘alphabet soup’ of offset accounting frameworks. The US Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) climate disclosure requirements will bring much-needed transparency on the costs of carbon credits incurred by companies, industry experts have said.