Private and public sector schemes have identified energy investments as low hanging fruit for their journey towards net zero.
But by choosing divestment over engagement, are they abdicating responsibility for shaping that new future and potentially delaying the transition that requires everyone to participate in? Many believe investors need to retain a voice within those seeking to make real change, in order to exploit the vast reserves these businesses have to effect change. A justification for divestment? Asset allocation isn't always as straight forward as some would like to believe. There are difficult decisions to be made, sometimes about businesses or sectors that have performed well, but don't alig...
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