In the world of ESG investing, the G is often poorly understood yet governance is at the heart of delivering shareholder and stakeholder value. Poor corporate governance poses a substantial risk to the long-term performance of companies. This article explores whether good corporate governance is an indicator for good financial performance.
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Better World Series: Interview with Catherine Howarth
In the fourth episode of a CCLA sponsored series, Catherine Howarth, Chief Executive of ShareAction, talks to Net Zero Investor. The interview highlights the importance of shareholder activism in promoting responsible investment and moving companies from conversation to action in the transition to net zero.
Better World Series: Interview with Danielle Fugere
In the third episode of a CCLA sponsored series, Danielle Fugere, President and Chief Counsel, As You Sow, talks to Net Zero Investor. The interview covers why shareholder engagement is important for companies in achieving decarbonisation, setting net zero targets and building long-term value and longevity.
Unprecedented market conditions - managing the Deposit Funds through a live stress test
Much has been written in recent weeks on the ill-fated UK ‘fiscal event’ set out on 23 September and its impact on the value of sterling and the UK fixed interest markets. This article looks at how CCLA has managed the £3.5 billion of investments within its three Deposit Funds through this ‘once in a generation’ market turbulence and how the Funds will invest over the coming months.
Globalisation – have we reached a turning point?
The rise of economic nationalism, driven in no small part by an increasingly populist agenda in many countries and regions across the globe, has combined with disruptions arising from the Covid-19 pandemic to herald predictions that we have reached the end of a prolonged period of globalisation, which has been the predominant global economic theme for much of the period since 1945. Commentators are now asserting that we have now entered a period of deglobalisation, namely the swift reshoring of production and the shortening of supply chains.
Does voting make a difference?
Nearly 95% of votes at UK AGMs are cast in favour of management proposals. So, does voting make a difference? We believe it does and it’s an important part of our wider engagement strategy. David Ellis explains why here, giving recent examples of where we have pushed for change.