ABP 化石燃料から投資撤退というニュース
ABPのプレスリリースはこちら
ABP will divest from the fossil fuel producers in phases; the majority of which is expected to be sold by the first quarter of 2023. This concerns more than 15 billion euros in assets, almost 3% of ABP's total assets . The fund does not expect this decision to have a negative impact on long-term returns.
理由として、
We part with our investments in fossil fuel producers because we see insufficient opportunity for us as a shareholder to push for the necessary, significant acceleration of the energy transition at these companies.
次は、化石エネルギーを使う電力、自動車、航空会社にフォーカスするそうです。
From now on we will focus on bulk users of fossil energy such as electricity companies, the car industry and aviation. Using our influence as a shareholder, ABP will encourage companies that use fossil fuels to become more sustainable.
FTの記事では、
Rob Bauer, a finance professor at Maastricht University, said ABP’s divestment decision was “very surprising”. “ABP will not have a seat at the table any more in any discussions with these fossil fuel companies about decarbonisation. Will this help in the fight against climate change?” he said. 本当にいいの？と言っているようです。
ABPのサイトで Responsible investmenting, The energy transition にも記載されています。Investments | ABP
