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The Church of England’s Ethical Investment Advisory Group (“EIAG”) has today published advice to the National Investing Bodies (NIBs) to guide their approach to international human rights norms. The EIAG advises robust human rights due diligence across supply chains, and that the NIBs continue to ensure that human rights are respected by the companies in which they invest. The NIBs have published a new stand-alone Human Rights policy in line with this guidance.
Church of England commits £1.25 million to enabling digital giving in parishes
First pilot begins as Church of England aims to enable contactless giving in half of all parishes over the next two years.
The Church Commissioners for England become an ally of the Taskforce on Inequality-related Financial Disclosures (TIFD)
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.
Church Commissioners and other investors call on banks to set enhanced net zero targets
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.
Church of England announces appointment of Secretary to Ethical Investment Advisory Group
NEWS / Church of England announces appointment of Secretary to Ethical Investment Advisory Group
Churches celebrate God’s generosity this Harvest with new resources
New core materials including nine daily podcasts are now available to enable congregations to take part in Generosity Week.
Church of England launches new resources to help churches explore God’s generosity and how it enriches our daily lives
The Church of England has today launched new resources to help churches to take part in ‘Generosity Week.’
Gareth Mostyn proposed as Secretary and Chief Executive of the Church Commissioners for England
NEWS / The Chief Executive Officer acts as the Secretary to the Church Commissioners, supporting the Commissioners in strategic policy and prioritisation.
Church investors Announce Tougher Line on AGM Voting Policy
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.
The Church Commissioners for England, which manages one of the largest endowment funds in the UK, raises £550 million via a debut bond issue to support its long-term charitable objectives and investment goals
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.