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Norway Divests from Pemex Amidst Widespread Corruption Allegations

The Norwegian Government Pension Fund Global divested its $138 million investment in Pemex due to unacceptable corruption risks, citing numerous bribery allegations and insufficient transparency in Pemex's anti-corruption measures, including the unresolved case involving former CEO Emilio Lozoya and...

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Georgetown Rejects Student Referendum Urging Divestment from Pro-Israel Entities

Georgetown University rejected a non-binding student referendum advocating divestment from pro-Israel companies and Israeli institutions, citing its commitment to academic freedom and its Socially Responsible Investing Policy; the referendum passed with 1,447 votes in favor and 685 opposed out of ro...

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UK Universities Vandalized in Anti-Israel Protests

The anti-Israel group Palestine Action vandalized Cambridge University on Tuesday, covering an administrative building with red paint and the word "divest," and Oxford University on Friday, smashing windows at the Blavatnik School of Government; both incidents are under police investigation.

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Dutch Pension Fund Considers €5 Billion Divestment from BlackRock Over Climate Concerns

Dutch pension fund PME is considering withdrawing approximately €5 billion from BlackRock due to concerns about the firm's reduced commitment to climate-focused investing, prompting a letter seeking clarification and potentially shifting investments to another firm.

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UK University Fossil Fuel Bans Rise 30%

A 30% increase in UK universities banning fossil fuel companies from recruitment fairs this year reflects growing student and staff activism against climate change and the industry's shrinking social licence, impacting recruitment and investment policies.

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Repsol's €13.4 Billion Divestment Plan to Fuel Green Transition

Goldman Sachs projects Repsol will divest assets worth €13.4 billion in 2025, reducing its debt by €1.1-1.7 billion and funding its €16-19 billion green transition plan, involving sales of renewable energy projects in the US and Spain, and oil and gas assets globally.

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DCC to Return £800 Million to Shareholders After Healthcare Division Sale

DCC plans to return £800 million to shareholders following the £1.1 billion sale of its healthcare division to HealthCo Investment, a subsidiary of Investindustrial Advisors, while its energy business saw profits rise by 6.5 percent despite an overall profit slump.

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Dartmouth Hall Vandalized in Protest of Israel Investments

On Monday morning, red paint was found across Dartmouth Hall's facade, allegedly in protest of the school's investments in Israel-affiliated companies, coinciding with prospective students' visit; the school condemned the vandalism, and an investigation is underway.

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Smiths Group to Sell Divisions, Return £350 Million to Shareholders

Smiths Group, facing pressure from Engine Capital, plans to sell Smiths Interconnect and Smiths Detection by the end of 2024, returning a large portion of proceeds to investors via share buybacks totaling £350 million in 2025, causing a 13.6 percent surge in its share price.

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Dutch Pension Fund PME Considers €5 Billion Divestment from BlackRock over Climate Concerns

PME, a major Dutch pension fund, is considering withdrawing €5 billion in assets managed by BlackRock due to BlackRock's reduced climate engagement, raising concerns about alignment with PME's sustainability goals.

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ESG Investment Policies Spark BDS Concerns in Bay Area

Alameda County and San Francisco State University implemented new ESG investment policies excluding companies involved in weapons manufacturing and human rights violations, prompting concerns from Jewish groups about potential indirect targeting of Israeli companies via the BDS movement.

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"UK Universities Divest from Fossil Fuels Amidst Research Revealing Millions in Past Funding"

"Following years of student-led activism, 115 of 149 UK universities have committed to divesting from fossil fuels, totaling approximately £17.7 billion; however, research shows these same universities received at least €170 million in funding from fossil fuel companies between 2016-2023."

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