Alternatives – Page 16
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White papers* For long-term profitability, inclusive growth matters *
Companies focused on inclusive growth could stand to benefit in the long run. Investment specialist Ramon Esteruelas and environmental, social and governance (ESG) research analyst Delphine Riou explain why and how investors can target this theme.
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Insurance Summit: Partnering for Positive Change
Climate protection and opportunities: how to integrate holistically across insurance portfolios
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Blog | Biden takes the US economy across the climate Rubicon
President Biden’s international summit on climate marked the comeback of the United States to the Paris Agreement after the withdrawal by the previous US administration. A more ambitious US climate commitment was announced on this occasion, consisting in halving greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 from the 2005 level.
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* Exploring the relationship between modern portfolio theory and SDG investing *
At first glance, investing to achieve outcomes aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals may appear inconsistent with an optimised portfolio outcome under the modern portfolio theory.
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Setting the tone globally – The EU’s sustainable activities classification
A framework identifying which business activities are sustainable, and by extension worth promoting and investing in, provides clarity to industry, policymakers and investors.
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The Role of Capital in the Net-Zero Revolution
At MSCI, we believe that addressing the impacts of climate change will require the largest reconstruction of the global economy since the Industrial Revolution.
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To improve diversity, asset managers should rip up the rule book on recruitment
For too long, the investment industry has relied on staid recruitment methods that maintain the status quo. By doing things differently, we can improve diversity and future-proof our businesses, says Apiramy Jeyarajah.
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AB 2020 Global Stewardship Report
We’re committed to responsibility and stewardship, both as a firm and as investors. 2020 was a very challenging year: COVID-19 caused vast suffering, disrupted the global economy and financial markets, and was particularly devastating for people from underserved or marginalized communities.
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Investment Update Beyond CPI: Gold as a strategic inflation hedge
Inflation has emerged as a primary concern for investors.1 On balance, arguments for ‘uncomfortably high’ US inflation seem to outnumber those against, at least in the near term.2
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* BNP Paribas’ commitment to the blue economy is strong and concrete *
Julie Miller, ocean project leader at BNP Paribas’s Corporate and Social Responsibility Department, underscores the high stakes involved in protecting the ocean.
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Blog | Investing shouldn’t cost the Earth: the unprecedented transition to net zero
On Earth Day, we look at how the climate is changing for climate investing.
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AB 2020 ESG Engagement Campaign
Our latest engagement campaign focused on two critical ESG topics:
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Board diversity matters, so let’s have more
Many studies have shown that having women on company boards of directors is good for business. For us as an asset manager, there is a direct link between weak corporate governance and the balance of power.
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George Walker on CNBC: Taking a Stand with NB Votes
George Walker, Chairman and CEO of Neuberger Berman, recently appeared on CNBC to discuss Neuberger Berman’s advance proxy voting disclosure initiative, NB Votes, whereby the firm discloses and publicly explains its voting rationale on select issues.
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How to measure the temperature of sovereign assets
FTSE Russell and Beyond Ratings offer a methodology to assess countries’ implied global warming temperatures based on their national commitments concerning climate change mitigation, as per their NDCs (“Nationally Determined Contributions”), submitted to the UNFCCC.
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More FAQs on the Pandemic—Vaccine Safety Concerns, Variants and Reinfection Risk
In an effort to bring timely insights during these uncertain times, we are pleased to share an update from Terri Towers, PhD, Senior Healthcare Analyst, who shares her views on the COVID-19 (“Coronavirus”) pandemic.
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Law and climate disorder: Understanding physical, transition and litigation risk
Major listed companies are finding themselves the target of legal action designed to make them move faster towards a lower carbon world. These cases could mark an inflection point; when the conversation turns toward specific responsibilities to move away from fossil fuels rather than broad commitments to change.
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EOS publishes white paper Fixing Fast Fashion
The fast fashion industry has thrived by constantly refreshing product lines and leveraging rapid response supply chains to meet consumer demand for the latest trends. But the low cost of many of these products encourages consumers to wear items only a handful of times before throwing them away.
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ESG scores and beyond - Part 2
With the attention of investors being increasingly focused on sustainability issues, awareness of Environmental, Social and Governance ratings characteristics is essential, as it enables a better overview of their meaning.
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Temperature scores: an innovative tool for ESG fundamental investors
2021 will be a pivotal year to curb climate change. Although global CO2 emissions dropped 7% in 2020 due to the effects of Covid-19-related lockdowns, stronger action will be needed at the upcoming Conference of the Parties (COP) 26 to keep temperature increases below 2°C and towards 1.5°C.1
