All ESG articles – Page 26
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PodcastBiodiversity: Episode 4
There are a growing number of challenges that agriculture is facing, in part due to the increased demand for food as a result of a growing population and changing diets.
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PodcastInvestment Symposium Series – “Health for people equals health for the planet”
A more planet-friendly diet can help both address biodiversity loss and improve people’s health, highlighting the harmful impact of food production, consumption and waste on our ecosystem. To help contain the rise in global temperatures, and preserve human wellbeing, enhance food security and wider stability, an agricultural revolution is needed.
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Video“More can be spent than thought on the SDGs and the Paris pledges“
Trillions of dollars are needed for the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals and those of the Paris Agreement to be met – both are critical for a sound and sustainable economy. Yet existing policies are hindering the necessary flows of capital and require a reset. Enter Modern Monetary Theory (MMT).
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White papersTop ESG equities show their resilience in 2021
Coming out of a volatile 2020, the sharp rise in inflation and the potential for rising rates were two of the key market drivers during 2021 – and certainly have been for the beginning of 2022. This backdrop does not look set to alter dramatically, at least in the near term.
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White papersElectric vehicles: charging towards a sustainable world
What has driven the recent acceleration in electric vehicle (EV) sales?
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White papersWhy food waste is a moving target in the climate change fight
Many societies have become relatively comfortable with the idea of just-in-time supply chains that funnel goods to them day in, day out. Less palatable would be just-enough food production and distribution. Individuals have become used to the appearance of plenty – and as supply chain wobbles in 2021 showed, the public spooks easily at the sight of empty supermarket shelves.
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PodcastBiodiversity: Episode 3
Forests grow over decades and centuries and replenishing them is far from instant. Deforestation is a complex and nuanced global problem, where long-term solutions are required.
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White papersWorking for a just food system
In the fourth article in our EOS Insights series on the social and environmental impacts of the global food system, Emily DeMasi looks at labour practices and human rights risks.
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Research ReportImpact Report, Q4 2021
In light of new regulation and growing awareness around pollution and material usage, companies whose solutions contribute to the circular economy look set to thrive…
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White papersEmbodied carbon: Why a building’s lifespan matters
As the real estate industry begins to drill down on planning for net zero, awareness is growing around the need to consider buildings’ carbon impact throughout their lifespan, since a net zero energy building does not necessarily equate to zero environmental impact. Could this incentivise investors to commit capex to the renovation of older office space?
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White papers*Environmental thematic investing set for strong growth in 2022*
While 2020 was one of the best years for pure environmental thematic investing, with the segment up by more than 100%, it saw a significant – and healthy – consolidation in 2021. It underperformed the MSCI ACWI index despite company fundamentals improving notably and regulatory and policy support bolstering ...
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White papersElectric vehicles – approaching the tipping point
The pace of adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) has been phenomenal. The penetration rate is already significantly ahead of many forecasts, with EVs’ share of passenger vehicles exceeding 14% in October, driven by year-on-year sales growth of 74% in a market that was otherwise down. And the rate of adoption shows little sign of slowing.
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White papersA commitment without compromise Edition Jan 2022 – Sustainable investing in private markets
In this latest edition, we’re proud to claim that for the first time we’ve covered all operations in the history of Real Estate & Private Markets.
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White papersSDG Engagement Equity commentary: Eagle Materials
The SDG Engagement Equity Fund focuses on attractive companies with the potential – through engagement aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) – to generate outcomes that benefit people, the planet and investors. Here we demonstrate how we are engaging with current holding Eagle Materials to create positive impacts on the environment.
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White papersPro-invest Group Annual Sustainability Report - FYE 2021
We are pleased to present to you Pro-invest International Asset Management’s (“Pro-invest”, “Pro-invest Group”, “Group”) Annual Sustainability Report for the Financial Year Ending (FYE) 2021 which discloses our efforts, impacts and progress in relation to various areas of sustainability.
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Asset Manager NewsVattenfall to sell part of Princess Ariane wind farm to a.s.r.
Vattenfall is to sell part of Prinses Ariane wind farm in the Wieringermeer to a.s.r. As a result, a.s.r. will be the owner of 32 of the 82 turbines on the largest Dutch onshore wind farm.
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Asset Manager NewsKGAL acquires major Meiendorfer Höfe development in Hamburg
KGAL Investment Management GmbH & Co. KG (KGAL) is pleased to announce another project for its new fund KGAL Wohnen Core 3, with the acquisition of the neighbourhood development “Meiendorfer Höfe” in Hamburg-Rahlstedt.
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Research ReportReal Estate Outlook Europe, Edition 4 - 2021: See the wood for the trees.
With inflation back with a vengeance and central banks set to raise rates over the next 12 months, investors can no longer depend on the buy and hold model to deliver strong returns.
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Asset Manager NewsOrchard Street is targeting becoming a net zero carbon business by 2040, ten years earlier than planned.
Following the launch of our net zero carbon targets in January, the attached pathway outlines two new and ambitious commitments: to become a net zero carbon business for corporate and landlord emissions and refurbishments – the scope over which the business has the most influence – by 2030, 20 years earlier than originally announced, and to become a net zero carbon business for occupier emissions and fit-outs by 2040, 10 years earlier than planned, as momentum for the firm’s responsible investment strategy continues to build.
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Asset Manager NewsGTIS Brazil Funds Once Again Rank as Most Sustainable Private Equity Real Estate Funds in South America
GTIS Brazil Real Estate Fund Ranked Number 1 in South America for Seventh Consecutive Year
