All ESG articles – Page 14
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White papersPackaging new food systems
The process of aligning food systems with global climate goals is underway and this is shaping a number of investment opportunities. Specialised food packaging solutions in particular have reached an inflection point.
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White papersThe digital infrastructure that could help emerging markets leapfrog developed economies
There is a pressing need for emerging markets to develop versatile data technologies, but investment is vital to bring cost down to make it viable for people to use.
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White papersThe impact of efficiency enablers in proptech
In our first proptech article, consumer behavior was discussed as one of the key drivers behind proptech. In the second of a three-part series, we examine technologies that unlock efficiencies (“efficiency enablers”) as an additional driver impacting the sector.
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White papersKey Considerations When Navigating the Net-Zero Transition
Eighteen months ago, we mapped considerations for the industry’s forward path through the unfolding low-carbon transition (see Transitioning to Net-Zero Investment, April 2021). At the time, the Net-Zero Asset Owner Alliance had just added five members to their ranks, bringing the overall number of signatories to 42 owners, with a total of $6.6 trillion in assets under management. It was a crucial tipping point for net zero.
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White papersDriving an equitable transition to a low-carbon economy
Rekha Unnithan and David Haddad, co-heads of private equity impact investing, and Radhika Shroff, managing director on Nuveen’s private equity impact team, were recently featured in PEI’s 2022 Impact Investing special report, where they discussed two of the most pressing issues impact investing is working to address: climate change and inequality. In the article, they explain how these challenges are exacerbated during periods of market disruption and why the two issues are closely interlinked.
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White papersAn ESG framework for extractive industries
ClearBridge Investments: ESG investing faces a meaningful challenge, as facilitating the energy transition must rely on extractive industries with significant negative externalities such as metals and mining.
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PodcastCarbon neutrality and the renewable energy transition
With climate change being one of the most pressing challenge of our times coupled with the energy crisis currently plaguing Europe, there is a clear need for both the strengthening of energy security and an increase in cleaner sources of energy.
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White papersESG considerations in securitised fixed income
At Thornburg, we feel a fully integrated investment approach is the most effective way to incorporate ESG factors into securitized fixed income analysis.
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White papersSustainable investments in Emerging Markets
The lack of data is often the reason why professional ESG analysis of companies and countries has so far focused on the industrialised countries. This is currently changing and more and more ESG funds with a focus on Emerging Markets are being launched. Jürgen Maier, Emerging Markets expert at Raiffeisen Capital Management in Vienna, explains the challenges and opportunities associated with ESG investments in Emerging Markets.
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White papersBonds that build back better
Some might argue that building a sustainable economy is a technological problem. It isn’t. The world is sufficiently stocked with greenhouse gas-reducing technologies such as renewable fuels, carbon capture and energy storage. What it lacks is capital.
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White papersReaching for net zero across asset classes
LGIM is committed to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 across all assets under management. Here’s how we’re targeting this goal within different investment capabilities.
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White papersHow so-called “ESG laggards” can drive alpha
Companies that have a poor ESG score but are on track to improve tend to drive outperformance over companies with static ESG records, explain the Investment, ESG and Research teams at Generali Insurance Asset Management1 (GIAM). GIAM is part of the Generali Investments platform.
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White papersDespite headwinds, ESG continues to perform
The latest research from the Global Equities team at Federated Hermes indicates that despite market volatility and the energy crunch, ESG continues to be an effective performance indicator. Our previous research confirmed the link between social and governance factors . In the latest findings, the importance of environmental metrics is evidenced, with the best placed companies performing ahead or in line with peers, while poorly ranked companies tend to significantly underperform.
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White papersBlue Economy: Because protecting our planet requires a sea change
The decision by the United Nations to dedicate the decade 2021-2030 to protecting the oceans reflects an unavoidable reality: that ocean and maritime pollution is a top priority challenge from an environmental, social and economic point of view.
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White papersFueling a new climate response
Commitment to sustainability has been tested this year against a backdrop of war, economic slowdown, and surging energy prices. Despite the difficulties, we believe these problems will ultimately serve to accelerate the energy transition and prompt investors to double down on opportunities for sustainable investing.
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White papersWithout fast charging there is no electric vehicle rollout
Transportation is a major contributor to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. With the solutions at our door in the form of electric vehicles, ensuring their continued adoption is contingent on having the necessary fast charging network infrastructure to help consign internal combustion engines to a chapter in history.
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White papersCOP 27: Modest hopes for a climate meeting convened in an energy crisis
The latest meeting of the Conference of the Parties (COP) on climate change will take place against a deeply difficult backdrop. COP27 kicks off on 6 November at a time when questions of energy security and affordability are bumping up against the push for carbon emissions reductions. This may dilute the potential outcomes, but investors may still see some interesting adjustments to the path we take towards net zero.
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White papersESG Implementation Portfolio Wide: ESG for Direct Competitive & Financial Benefits
We recognize that sustainability requires meticulous dedication to leave behind a better future for others.
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White papersFour reasons why social investing will be a driver of long-term sustainability
When it comes to environmental, social and governance (ESG) investing, the spotlight has historically shone brightest on the ‘E’ – especially in recent years as attention has intensified on the climate emergency.
