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University of Toronto rejects calls to dump fossil fuel holdings, says divesting has limited impact

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TORONTO — The University of Toronto has rejected recommendations to eliminate its holdings within the fossil fuel industry, but says it will consider environmental, social, and governance factors in making investment decisions. In a newly released report, university president Meric Gertler says divesting from fossil fuel companies might have limited impact because “such firms only take into account one-quarter of ...

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