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* 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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* 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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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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* 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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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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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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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
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Striving for a Net-Zero Investment Climate
With climate change continuing to be a predominant issue impacting the globe, investors have been increasingly considering net-zero carbon emission approaches during portfolio development.
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Living in the past: Why are controversy scores so controversial
Many investors use controversy scores as a filter to avoid firms whose damaging behaviour has hit the headlines, from human rights violations to environmental disasters. But these scores have serious limitations, making them an inadequate tool for investors who want to manage ESG risks and have a positive impact.
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*In finance, you have to talk about the blue economy*
As awareness of the importance of the blue economy grows, finance can – and must – make a major contribution.
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Time to Shift for Insurers: Investing to Restore Nature (2/3)
Insurers can contribute to restoring nature by adding biodiversity to their portfolios.
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Biden’s infrastructure plan – A golden egg from the Easter bunny?
Valuations of clean energy stocks, as represented by the iShares Clean Energy index, (an exchange-traded fund (ETF) that we view as a proxy for the clean energy equity sector), are now up by around 16% from the lows in early March.