All ESG articles – Page 16
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Net 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 News
Welput 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 Report
Charter 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 Report
Sustainability Report 2022
The platformwide integration of sustainability across our business is a core driver of value creation.
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White papers
Time 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 News
Leading 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 papers
Sustainable 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 papers
360°, 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?
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White papers
Investing in the currency of decarbonisation
At Lombard Odier, a core investment conviction is that carbon markets will play a central role in accelerating the global economic transformations as part of a sustainability transition towards a Circular, Lean, Inclusive and Clean model (the CLIC® economy).
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Asset Manager News
GLP Releases Annual ESG Report
Singapore, 11 October 2022 – GLP today announced the release of its annual global environmental, social and governance (“ESG”) report detailing its vision and efforts to reduce environmental impact, address climate change, support local communities, promote diversity, uphold corporate governance and more.
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White papers
What role can renewables play in strengthening Europe’s energy security?
Winter threatens to bring the first severe European energy crisis in decades. As leaders grapple with potential solutions, renewable energy capacity is in the spotlight.
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White papers
Policy Excesses and Market Discipline
We are seeing bond investors standing up for themselves against policymakers, and while equity investors are experiencing pain from this struggle, the end result may be a more sustainable, fundamentals-based market.
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White papers
Pickled jellyfish, dandelion coffee: our future food?
How would you feel about a meal featuring an amuse bouche of pickled jellyfish, a starter of kelp noodles and a synthetic burger for your entrée – capped off with a cup of espresso made from dandelion root?
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White papers
A Fresh Approach to Climate Anxiety
Understanding the differentiated macroeconomic impacts of the climate transition can shape better investment and policy strategies.
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White papers
Plastics: pollution, policy and investment potential
Over the last 10 years, the world has produced more plastic than during the whole of the last century.
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White papers
Clean energy investments: a new addition to the investors’ inflation toolkit?
While investors have typically looked to commodities as an inflation hedge, a lack of income, coupled with volatile prices, has resulted in low risk-adjusted returns. Can direct energy investments help investors guard against rising prices?
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White papers
Managing the Risks of a Low-Carbon Portfolio
We recognize that much of the world still runs on fossil fuel. However, we firmly believe investors can construct portfolios that substantially reduce their carbon footprints while retaining exposure to all sectors—including energy.
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Climate metrics in fixed income
Jane Wadia, Head of Investment Specialists on climate metrics in fixed income
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White papers
How do you decarbonise transport - and why should investors care?
The transport sector, particularly in emerging markets, is extremely difficult to decarbonise. As governments recognise the need to act with more urgency, investment opportunities are appearing.
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Asset Manager News
LOIM wins accolades at UK sustainable investment awards
We are delighted to announce that Lombard Odier Investment Managers won a category earned a high commendation in the UK-focused Investment Week Sustainable Investment Awards 2022.