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 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.’ 

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

NEWS / The Chief Executive Officer acts as the Secretary to the Church Commissioners, supporting the Commissioners in strategic policy and prioritisation.

The Church Commissioners for England believe that inequality represents a systemic risk that threatens our social systems and well-functioning markets, and as a responsible investor the Commissioners should working to address.

The Church Commissioners for England, which manages a £10.1 billion endowment fund to provide long-term financial support for the mission and ministry of the Church of England, has raised £550 million, made up of a £250 million Sustainability Bond with a 10-year maturity and a £300 million conventional bond with a 30-year maturity.