It is now common practice for responsible investment managers to engage with businesses to improve their environmental, social and governance (ESG) practices.However, the involvement of larger investors and collaborative action is now raising the power of engagement to another level. Investors have recently flexed their influence at Exxon’s AGM to replace three directors, persuaded companies to set emissions reduction targets, forced changes in social media companies in the wake of the Christchurch terrorism, and supported climate action through the Transition Pathway initiative.This seminar will look at whether this is ushering in a major change in global corporate governance and responsible investing. We talked with:Doug Bell, Senior Investment Strategist for the New Zealand Superannuation FundIris Davila, Head of BlackRock Investment Stewardship team in AustraliaLaura Hillis, Director of Corporate Engagement for the Investor Group on Climate Change (IGCC)

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