A group of leading global investors has developed investor expectations for the banking sector through the Institutional Investors Group on Climate Change, calling on banking firms to set enhanced net zero targets for 2050 or sooner.

The Church Commissioners for England welcomes today’s Crown appointment of Marsha de Cordova MP as Second Church Estates Commissioner, succeeding Andrew Selous.

The Church Investors Group (CIG or the Group), representing 70 members and £21bn in assets, has this week written to the leaders of FTSE 350 companies to inform them that it will be enhancing its scrutiny of corporates ESG aspects this AGM season.

NEWS / Church of England announces appointment of Secretary to Ethical Investment Advisory Group.

Hannah Woolley has been appointed Secretary to the Church of England’s Ethical Investment Advisory group (EIAG), effective March 2023.

First pilot begins as Church of England aims to enable contactless giving in half of all parishes over the next two years. 

The Church of England has today launched new resources to help churches to take part in ‘Generosity Week.’ 

The Church of England Pensions Board today published its 2023 Stewardship Report, focusing on four key themes: Systemic Stewardship, Investing for a Sustainable World, Investing For a Just World, and Good Governance.

New core materials including nine daily podcasts are now available to enable congregations to take part in Generosity Week. 

Comment by Isobel Mitchell, Responsible Investment Analyst, Church Commissioners for England.