Mercer’s Responsible Investment Update: Professional Interest Heating Up Around Climate Change

Read more on the following topics:

• Professional Interest Heating Up Around Climate Change: How can pension plans adapt to climate change? In this article, Mercer explores these questions from the point of view of an actuary in our Retirement practice.

• Considering ESG Risk in Credit Analysis and Corporate Bond Portfolios: Why has so little attention been paid to ESG factors within bond markets? Mercer explores possible reasons and drivers behind the gradual shift towards integrating ESG factors into credit analysis.

• International Codes and Conventions: Are Pension Funds Still Missing in Action?: Mercer is interested in exploring next steps for moving the conversation about investors and international codes and conventions forward. In this article, we discuss recent developments and possible solutions.

• Maximizing Investment Outcomes from Indigenous Settlements: What does best practice governance mean for Indigenous settlement claims? Mercer discusses findings from its recent report, First Peoples’ Settlement Peer Practices, drawing insight from government settlements with Indigenous groups from around the globe.

In other news:

• Inspiration Profile: Jane Ambachtsheer: In this article from Benefits Canada, get a closer look into our Global Head of Responsible Investment’s background and learn about her career path within Mercer.

• 2013 up in Lights – Team Press Coverage: Check out highlights from Mercer’s Responsible Investment Team’s press coverage and speaking engagements so far.

• Researching Ways Corporations Can Build Long-term Shareholder Loyalty: Mercer, Stikeman Elliott LLP and the Generation Foundation continue to hold interviews and focus groups on the topic of promoting better long-term alignment between investors and corporate management teams. We invite interested parties to comment on the concept of “loyalty rewards” and whether economic incentives are required to encourage long-term investing. Find out more information.

• Doing Your Homework on the “Fossil Free” Divestment Campaign: Endowments and foundations are increasingly being asked to consider sustainability issues in their investment approach, with recent trends focusing on divestment from fossil fuels. For more information go to Mercer’s approach

We welcome your thoughts and views about this evolving industy.

Sincerely,

The Responsible Investment Team
Mercer