Responsible Investor 10/02/2010: Towers Watson chief says integrating ESG could save pension funds 100bps per annum

The impact of ESG factors on investment returns, [Roger Urwin, global head of investment content at Towers Watson argued], had reached a “tipping point”, based on the progression of climate science and increasing evidence of natural resource depletion. He argued that investing in sustainability mandates could act as a hedge against the potential impact of climate change on other investments in institutional portfolios. Read more.

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Event: Managing Climate Change Risks

The P2 Project, jointly with Mercer Investment Consultants, held successful events in Montreal and Winnipeg looking at the implications of climate change for investment decision-making. The events featured leading Canadian climate scientists who provided overviews of the latest climate science and the emerging risks and impacts of climate change for investors. Following, Mercer provided the [...]

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