Read the full poem at poets.org/poem/frederick… #Juneteenth

Calpers, Schroders call for mandatory inclusion of climate risks in accounts: on.ft.com/2DSNl01 – via Attracta Mooney Financial Times. Schroders DWS Group Anne Simpson

What are the roles and responsibilities of the investment community in an era of #sustainable recovery and development? Join Sept 10, 8 am for #GRASFI discussion w Jane Ambachtsheer HIRO MIZUNO Anne Simpson and Mervyn Tang of Fitch Ratings. Columbia University Columbia Business School

Harnessing the common wealth to the common good

Time for action on climate

Climate Action 100+ has written to all 161 companies engaged by investors on how it will assess progress made against goals of the initiative through a new 'Net-Zero Emissions Benchmark' & calling on companies to set net-zero targets. on.ft.com/2Fi2clj

A new ‘Climate Action 100+ Net-Zero Company Benchmark’ will provide comprehensive analysis on which companies are leading the transition to net-zero emissions & other indicators used by investors to inform investment and engagement strategies. Learn more: bit.ly/3hA7aHe

[1/2] We have responded to Fossil Free California (Fossil Free California) Report after finding content and conclusions misleading: ow.ly/GLF830r9PAG.

Live now! President Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris, Secretary Antony Blinken, and Climate at State Kerry kick off the inaugural #LeadersClimateSummit. x.com/i/broadcasts/1…

Time for action on climate

Sustainable finance can transform our economies. The #OnePlanetSummit initiatives are delivering tangible results for climate, thanks to committed coalitions of investors and regulators.

Excellent advice for investors

We work to address long-term risks that can impact our returns. This week we filed an exempt solicitation requesting disclosure to ensure Exxon Mobil is transparent in its policy objectives and mitigate against reputational risks: ow.ly/5hbC30rHwBL. Climate Action 100+

Well worth a moment to reflect on the impact & influence that Climate Action 100+ has had since its formation. Todays round of votes at Chevron & Exxon AGMs an example. #CorpGov #ESG #climate

“How the industry chooses to respond to this clear signal will determine which companies thrive through the coming transition and which wither.” Andrew Logan nytimes.com/2021/05/26/bus… via The New York Times

This marks the next stage for investors - board accountability. First step, not the last.

“Shareholders have spoken and the message is clear. We need #climate competent boards willing and able to drive the energy transition to net zero. This is urgent and unavoidable.” ⁦Anne Simpson⁩ CalPERS ⁦CNN Business⁩ @ExxonMobil cnn.com/2021/06/02/inv…

The links between climate change, business and financial investments are undeniable. "The 'Mean Greens' Are Forcing ExxonMobil to Clean Up Its Act." nyti.ms/3fMzLLL via The New York Times

Here's the hope for us all - civil society, led by young leaders who were out in force in Glasgow! We need to follow their lead.