All Alternatives articles – Page 34
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White papersWhat is the future for climate disclosure?
It’s only a matter of time before companies will have to report on their climate-related risks. They should get ahead by putting the processes in place to do so now, says Thibaud Clisson.
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White papersStakeholders in the Just Transition - N°2 Consumers
The objective of a “just transition” was included in the 2015 Paris Agreement on climate change. It aims to make the transition to low-carbon economies fair to all stakeholders: workers, consumers, local communities, and society at large.
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White papersShifts & Narratives #5 - A unique crisis that opens the way to multiple regime shifts
The Covid-19 crisis is exceptional in many ways. It is the most serious health crisis since the Spanish flu a century ago. This crisis resulted in an unprecedented contraction of activity in 2020 and in the deepest global recession since World War II.
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White papersStewardship in Asia, a source and a victim of climate change
Asia is a major contributor to climate change and at the same time quite exposed to its phenomena such as droughts and floods.
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Video* Ecosystem restoration – Now is the time *
Biodiversity and economic activity are closely linked, so biodiversity loss endangers the economy, us and our prosperity.
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White papersThe Circular, Edition 2, 2021
The Circular cuts to the heart of the issues that matter in the second ESG quarterly update for 2021..
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White papersThe Case For Central Bank Action On Climate Change—An Evolution To Facilitate A Revolution
The traditional view of central banks’ role no longer appears to align with government objectives and the public’s growing desire to address climate change.
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White papersMeasuring and Pricing Cyclone-Related Physical Risk under Changing Climate
We propose a statistical methodology to quantify the financial implications of tropical cyclone-related physical risks implied by climate change.
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Video* How can stewardship help tackle biodiversity loss? *
It is increasingly clear that climate change is a significant cause of biodiversity loss, but biodiversity loss is also driving climate change. As an investor, BNP Paribas Asset Management believes it cannot address one without considering the other in conversations with the companies we invest in and with other investors.
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White papersMedical miracle: Health care innovation saves the world
Several drug developers brought COVID-19 vaccines from initial trials to people’s arms in less than a year. This lightning quick pace defied the expectations of health care professionals and saved countless lives. It was far faster than the development of any similar drug.
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White papersAddressing climate change: how to integrate climate into your cashflow driven strategy
We believe cashflow driven investors should Assess, Integrate and Monitor (AIM) their portfolios through a climate-related lens to help deliver resilient, sustainable income to pay scheme members.
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White papers* What do we need to do to decarbonise aviation? *
The aviation industry and its emissions are both projected to grow over the coming decades. What policies and technologies can help limit the sector’s impact on the environment?
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White papersHow the pandemic is widening racial and ethnic inequities
In the second article in our series exploring the pandemic’s broader implications for society, Sarah Swartz and Diana Glassman look at how Covid-19 has increased racial and ethnic disparities and how to address this.
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Asset Manager NewsA burning issue - Decarbonising the global steel industry
Welcome to Spectrum – a sustainability focused newsletter that brings together insights from across our investment floor including our Responsibility Office and our stewardship business, EOS at Federated Hermes.
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White papersPlant-based food and alternative proteins – Investment needed across the value chain
The global food industry is on the brink of a decade of profound change as the appetite for alternative foods based on plants, micro-organisms and animal cells grows rapidly.
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White papersGlobal Resources: Poised for Long-Term Growth?
From decarbonization to renewable energy, there are a number of structural trends unfolding that should provide a supportive backdrop for natural resources going forward.
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White papersFrom Diets to Tech: The Opportunity in Sustainable Agriculture
A technological revolution is reshaping the agricultural landscape, creating opportunities in companies that are increasing the sustainability of arable farming and protein production.
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White papersESG in Asia: Accelerating Momentum
The ESG regulatory landscape in Asia is quickly evolving, making sustainable practices an increasingly integral factor in investment decisions. As a result, Asian companies with better or improving ESG disclosures look well-positioned going forward.
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White papersPowering progress: the Sycomore Global Education Fund
Education is the engine of human progress. The fund managers talk about the main opportunities they see in this underappreciated sector and the strategies they’re adopting to generate value while advancing this key lever in the battle to improve global equality.
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Asset Manager NewsEuropean respondents are committed to prioritising ESG as a tool for investment and indicate an increasing shift towards alternative investing
According to Nuveen’s inaugural global institutional investor survey, the ongoing global pandemic, the shift to investing in alternatives and ESG integration are among the most powerful themes shaping investment decisions across Europe in 2021.
