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Read more at: A growing interest from the investment community on ways to measure impacts at the launch event of the Sustainable Investment Framework
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A growing interest from the investment community on ways to measure impacts at the launch event of the Sustainable Investment Framework

6 February 2019

08 February 2019 – The launch event of the Sustainable Investment Framework brought together over 120 asset managers and asset owners, academics, sustainability experts, alongside EU Commission officials, to discuss the opportunities, challenges and next steps to measure investment impacts.


Read more at: In search of impact - Measuring the full value of capital: Update: The Sustainable Investment Framework

In search of impact - Measuring the full value of capital: Update: The Sustainable Investment Framework

January 2019 – Supporting progress against SDGs has become one of the main objectives of the sustainable finance industry. However, measurement of this progress at fund level from both institutional and retail investors is still only developing. Although many challenges remain to be solved, the Investment Leaders Group, convened by the University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL) has designed a set of six open-source metrics which investors can use as proxies for their progress towards the SDGs.


Read more at: Better measures needed to help savers choose investment products, new report finds
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Better measures needed to help savers choose investment products, new report finds

28 January 2019

January 31 2019 – The Investment Leaders Group found that the data necessary to assess the social and environmental impact of funds is lacking.


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Investment Leaders Group

Investment Leaders Group

The Investment Leaders Group (ILG) is a global network of pension funds, insurers and asset managers, with over $9 trillion under management and advice. The group is committed in its mission to advance the practice of responsible investment. The ILG is a voluntary initiative, driven by its members...


Read more at: Key research highlights from ILG members

Key research highlights from ILG members

December 2018 – read a round-up of research undertaken by our ILG members.


Read more at: Trustees should prioritise climate risk
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Trustees should prioritise climate risk

15 October 2018 – The facts speak for themselves and must be acted on – trustees need to prioritise climate risk says Andrew Voysey, CISL’s Director for Sustainable Finance.


Read more at: State Street joins the Investment Leaders Group

State Street joins the Investment Leaders Group

27 July 2018

31 July 2018 – State Street is the latest organisation to join the Investment Leaders Group, a body of 12 influential investors dedicated to cultivating sustainable economic development.


Read more at: La Banque Postale Asset Management joins the Investment Leaders Group

La Banque Postale Asset Management joins the Investment Leaders Group

26 July 2018

26 July 2018 – The Investment Leaders Group (ILG) has welcomed La Banque Postale Asset Management to its group of global investors leading on directing capital towards sustainable economic development.


Read more at: Top investment executives commit to sustainable finance Action Plan in high-level meeting with European Commission
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Top investment executives commit to sustainable finance Action Plan in high-level meeting with European Commission

9 April 2018

10 April 2018 – Investment leaders with more than $12 trillion under management and advice shared insights with the European Commission to support the implementation of the EU’s Action Plan on Sustainable Finance.


Read more at: Union Bancaire Privée (UBP) join the Investment Leaders Group
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Union Bancaire Privée (UBP) join the Investment Leaders Group

7 February 2018

7 February 2018 – The Investment Leaders Group (ILG) has welcomed its newest member, Union Bancaire Privée (UBP), to its group of global investors leading on directing capital towards sustainable economic development.