NYC's Lander Recommends Dropping $42 Billion BlackRock Mandate

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the ongoing efforts by Brad Lander to engage asset managers, particularly BlackRock, in addressing climate change accountability for portfolio companies [2][3]. Group 1: Engagement with Asset Managers - In 2022, Brad Lander initiated discussions with BlackRock regarding their engagement with portfolio companies on climate change [2]. - By June 30 of this year, BlackRock and 49 other asset managers were required to submit plans detailing their steps to hold portfolio companies accountable for climate change [2]. Group 2: Review and Recommendations - Lander has been reviewing the submitted recommendations for approximately five months, leading to a recent announcement [3]. - Out of the 49 asset managers, 46 met the criteria set forth, and Lander recommends that the pension funds continue their relationships with these 46 [4]. Group 3: Financial Implications - BlackRock has the largest mandate recommended for termination, amounting to $42 billion, while Fidelity Investments and Panera combined manage approximately $750 million for the pension funds [5].