All ESG articles – Page 15
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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.
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White papersHow companies can rethink how they address social issues
The environment has been at the forefront of ESG for years due to the nature of the challenges faced by the planet – the governance pillar, meanwhile, has endured and toughened as those challenges emphasise the need for robust executive oversight. Social has lagged behind. The pillar has proven difficult to define and the reporting process continues to be obscure for issuers.
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White papersAssessing Asia’s macroeconomic sustainability
How do macroeconomic fundamentals in Asia measure up relative to other emerging markets in the current context of tighter US monetary policy? Asia ex-Japan stands out compared to other emerging markets (EM) in terms of economic resilience, boasting higher growth prospects and more contained inflation, for instance.
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White papersWhy the Climate Transition Will Reshape the Global Economy: In Graphs
Climate change is one of the greatest risks of our time—and tackling it will likely drive a number of shifts across the world that investors need to understand.
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White papersThe Road to Carbon Neutrality
Learnings and inspiration from the Holiday Inn Express Newcasile’s certification process
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White papersESG investing in EM debt: enhancing sustainable development outcomes
Today’s financial markets are at an extraordinary juncture, grappling with persistently high inflation, war in Eastern Europe, global climate change and the ongoing and severe effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Against this backdrop, fixed income investors are increasingly seeking to generate financial returns while building portfolios that support positive outcomes through environmental, social, and governance (ESG) investing.
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White papersFive challenges for net zero investing
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change gave the world a stark warning in 2018 of the dangers of failing to limit the global temperature rise from climate change to 1.5 degrees.
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White papersStrong results! 2022 GRESB Real Estate and Infrastructure Assessments
Following on from previous years, UBS Asset Management, Real Estate & Private Markets’ (REPM) sustainability efforts continue to be recognized by the industry, with strong and improved results in the 2022 GRESB Real Estate and Infrastructure Assessments.
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VideoNet Zero Transition Forum: energy, agriculture and shipping in focus
The energy, agriculture and shipping sectors together generate 88.2% of global greenhouse-gas (GHG) emissions. What pathways exist for businesses in these sectors to transition to net-zero models, and how can investment capital accelerate – and earn returns from – their progress?
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Asset Manager NewsWelput secures financing for UK’s largest 100% Electric Net Zero Office
Welput, the specialist central London office fund managed by BentallGreenOak(BGO), has recapitalised its ownership of the landmark site, 105 Victoria Street, and secured a £400m development finance facility to fund the construction of the scheme, due to commence this year.
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Research ReportCharter Hall Group ESG Databook 2022
Charter Hall Group (ASX:CHC) is one of Australia’s leading integrated property groups. We predominately co-invest in the funds and partnerships managed by the Group, for assets within the Office, Retail Shopping Centre, Industrial & Logistics, Social Infrastructure & Long WALE Retailsectors. For investors in Charter Hall Long WALE REIT (ASX:CLW), Charter Hall Retail REIT (ASX:CQR), and Charter Hall Social Infrastructure REIT (CQE) consolidated environmental performance data tabs have been provided.
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Research ReportSustainability Report 2022
The platformwide integration of sustainability across our business is a core driver of value creation.
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White papersTime for hotel operators to lift the bar on sustainable operations
Free WiFi – tick. Comfortable bed – tick. Great location – tick. These are just some of the amenities travelers scour through hotel reviews to find. The presence (or absence) of these can help to make or break a holiday. However, there is one more attribute tourists are increasingly looking for when choosing where to base themselves: sustainability.
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Asset Manager NewsLeading in Sustainability; IPUT awarded 5 Stars by GRESB
IPUT Real Estate has been awarded a maximum 5-star rating for both standing investments and developments in the 2022 GRESB Real Estate assessment.
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White papersSustainable Global Equity, 2022 Q3 report
As well as our usual engagement and ESG metrics, the latest quarterly report from the Sustainable Global Equity team considers the health of the world’s supply chains. Are they on the mend after pandemic-induced dislocations?
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White papers360°, Q3 2022
In the latest edition of our 360° report, we revisit what’s been something of an annus horribilus for fixed income investors. Against a backdrop of rising inflation, tightening monetary policy and a historical drawdown for bond markets, what are the prospects for an asset class that emphasizes stability and reliable returns?
