Comment from Adam Matthews, Chief Responsible Investment Officer at the Church of England Pensions Board following the decision of Shell to withdraw from the Cambo oilfield off Scotland.

A memorial event at which families of those killed in the devastating Brumadinho disaster shared testimonies and prayers has catalysed investors to take further steps in recognition of the profound risks caused by tailings facilities.

The Church of England Pensions Board today has announced it will not support the Follow This Resolution at Shell’s forthcoming AGM.

NEWS / Edward Mason from the Church Commissioners for England, commenting on the Exxon Mobil AGM said:

Shell tightens net-zero emissions targets as first oil & gas company to ask for shareholder backing at AGM

NEWS / Joint call issued by Church of England funds, Swedish Public Pension funds, Dutch funds APG and Robeco, New Zealand Super, UK’s LGPS Central and US fund BMO Global Asset Management; together with combined assets over £1 / $1.3 / €1.1 trillion

The Church of England’s Ethical Investment Advisory Group (EIAG) is pleased to announce the appointment of Amanda Nelson, CEO and Chair of Vodafone Hungary, to the Group. 

NEWS / The Church of England Pensions Board today announced the nomination of Clive Mather as the Chair of the Church of England Pension Board for a four-year term.

The Church of England Pensions Board will support a shareholder resolution at Japanese automaker Toyota’s Annual General Meeting that calls on the company to improve disclosure of its lobbying related to climate change.

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