Tag: NBIM

Norges Bank backs shareholders on Nike human rights proposal
‘The board should account for material sustainability risks’, says the wealth fund, ‘and social consequences of its products’.

News round-up: this week in governance
NBIM speaks up for sustainability standards; Lauren Branston to take the helm at the Institute of Business Ethics; Tesla board ‘wrong’.

Norges Bank reinforces ESG standpoint
CEO Nicolai Tangen underlines that caring about companies’ environmental impact makes for ‘good long-term investing’.

NBIM says China should tighten rules on corporate ESG reporting
Norges Bank Investment Management suggests Chinese firms would benefit from ESG guidance that refers to recognised international frameworks.

Active investors bring about better governance, academics confirm
Statistical analysis of the impact of active institutional investors shows that firms respond to changes in investment strategy by enhancing corporate governance.