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Speaking out for Sustainable Investing

As the ESG landscape continues its rapid transformation, we measure progress one step at a time. Learn more about how Franklin Templeton is speaking up and sharing perspectives on blending the imperative for risk-adjusted returns with sustainable investment objectives.

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JAN, 2023

Franklin Templeton boosts support for sustainability in the firm’s voting on shareholder proposals

Rise in support for comes against a background of stagnating support for ESG measures among some US and UK asset managers.

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NOV, 2022

Dr Ben Meng represents Franklin Templeton at COP27 climate change summit

Climate accounting and the scaling up of investor climate actions to achieve net zero were among the topics under discussion

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NOV, 2022

Franklin Templeton signs Global Investor Statement to governments about the climate crisis.

The statement represents a unified investor call on governments to implement the policy actions needed to address the climate crisis and accelerate the transition to a net zero emissions economy.

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SEP, 2022

Franklin Templeton signs on to water protection initiative

Franklin Templeton commits to engaging with companies that are among the most prolific water users and polluters.

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AUG, 2022

Anne Simpson speaks on conflicts of interest in the asset management industry

The first of four confirmed annual sustainable finance summits hosted by Oxford University featured a panel on conflicts of interest in the asset management industry.