One of the world's biggest sovereign wealth funds is taking a stand against climate change.
The Norwegian Government Pension Fund Global, or NBIM, says it will no longer invest in companies involved in climate change-related activities, including coal mining and oil production, Bloomberg reports.
The fund, which is managed by Norway's Norges Bank Investment Management, says the move is in line with NBIM's ethical guidelines, which include "respect for human rights" and "a strong commitment to environmental sustainability."
NBIM says it will continue to invest in companies that are developing renewable energy technologies, but it will no longer invest in companies involved in the production of tobacco or weapons, Bloomberg notes.
The fund says it will continue to invest in companies that reduce greenhouse gas emissions, provide affordable housing, or increase crop yields, but it will no longer invest in companies involved in tobacco production or the production of weapons, according to Vn Investment, a Norwegian investment site.
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