Are you Climate Ready? LAPFF has issued a new guide to support LGPS funds in preparing reports using the TCFD framework. The new guidance provides practical advice from the LGPS. Read it here https://t.co/SMJXhcyGaW
Read LAPFF's 2024 Q4 Quarterly Engagement Report published this week: Highlights include: critical mineral sourcing, zero-hour contracts, decarbonisation in the house building sector and environmental regulations in the tobacco industry. https://t.co/UlNHxvTzr7
See highlights of LAPFF's engagement work in 2024 on employment standards, executive remuneration, decarbonising energy, biodiversity, supply change due diligence and water stewardship here: https://t.co/GPEebDWKj2
We have kick-started the second day of the conference, with an interesting discussion from the advocacy group ‘Labour Behind The Labour’ on human rights risks in supply chains #standfirm#day2
Read LAPFF’s latest engagements here on climate change, conflict-affected areas, plastics, zero-hour contracts, executive remuneration and water utilities. https://t.co/r5jNC6Dm6f
However, the report (“Maximizing impact and competitiveness: LAPFF recommendations for UK climate policy”) states that the next stage of addressing the energy transition will be more challenging.
LAPFF today has issued a report outlining how UK government can ensure policies support investment in climate action while boosting competitiveness and long-term growth.
A full version of the report can be found here: https://t.co/Uq8m2Fj2ap
The report produced by LAPFF, acknowledges the significant progress achieved, including coal use being largely eliminated and the growth in renewable energy.
Nature, water stewardship and Conflict-Affected and High-Risk Areas - read about LAPFF's latest engagements with companies here: https://t.co/ZBfejbHndj
Petrochemical companies are a major contributor to plastic production and will become the primary driver of oil demand growth. So today, LAPFF has signed onto the Petrochemical Investor Statement calling on petrochemical companies to address these risks https://t.co/gNjuEpC94H
A new UN working group report on investors and human rights covers the importance of stakeholder consultation, citing LAPFF engagement as an example of meaningful consultation by investors. https://t.co/A1GO7BHnXx
Last week LAPFF co-hosted a webinar with IndustriALL on Social protection for garment workers: The Employment Injury Scheme. More information on the scheme and recent developments can be found here: https://t.co/pvQnDYHQv0
Last week LAPFF wrote an open letter to the London Stock Exchange regarding concerns about weaker listing rules. You can read a write up of the letter here: https://t.co/nV0nRlGwEI