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Say on Climate

CCLA is clear on the imperative to act on climate change. It is critical for companies to act decisively in the next decade, to set out a transition plan to explain their decarbonisation plan and put such plans for AGM approval. We have written to FTSE all-share companies encouraging a transition plan vote, with overall positive responses. Transition plan votes have gained traction globally with a marked increase in resolutions in Europe and Australia year on year.

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UK’s largest companies sharpen focus on workplace mental health and link between financial wellbeing and mental health strengthens

CCLA today announces the launch of the second annual CCLA Corporate Mental Health Benchmark - UK 100.  

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Promoting healthier markets – engaging with Nestlé

Addressing the nutritional standards of the products sold by the companies we invest in is a key part of our engagement programme. Here we share our discussions with Nestlé over the past two years and notable outcomes.

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Mental health in the workplace matters – a vision for company and investor action

Protecting and promoting good workplace mental health is a business priority, relevant not only to a company’s duty of care to its employees but also to its bottom line. In this article, we look at why we believe that investors have a key role to play in supporting and encouraging companies to strengthen their approach to workplace mental health.

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Driving sustainable transport and decarbonisation

CCLA's consultation response to the Department for Transport's 'draft national networks national policy statement’ aligns with our commitment to push for better regulation, which is essential to transition to a decarbonised economy. 

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Nutrition – how investors can play a role in improving public health

Good nutrition is fundamental to good health, yet humankind is experiencing a growing epidemic of diet-related ill health. This article explores how investors can play a crucial role in addressing this issue by engaging with companies on nutrition.

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CCLA’s Better World Global Equity Fund now on 27 leading intermediary & direct-to-consumer platforms

CCLA today announces that its Better World Global Equity Fund is now available to UK investors through 27 investor platforms, as it marks the first anniversary of its launch.

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Defaqto completes assessments for CCLA’S Better World Global Equity Fund

CCLA's Better World Global Equity Fund and approach to sustainability have been fully assessed and validated by Defaqto. The positive assessments reaffirm CCLA’s commitment to the UK intermediary market.

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Stress in the banking sector

Over the weekend there were two important developments in the situation around bank deposits and unrealised losses on bond portfolios. Ben Funnell, Head of Investment Solutions, explains what happened and the resulting market impact. 

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The year ahead – economic recession, market recovery

If 2021 was all about inflation and 2022 was all about interest rates, what can we expect in 2023? Ben Funnell, Head of Investment Solutions, shares what he think lies ahead this year.