All ESG articles – Page 8
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White papersNot as easy as A, B, C
EPC rating variance makes consistent and meaningful evaluations and comparisons difficult to achieve.
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White papersHow investors can get on board with sustainable travel and transport
International tourism is expected to return to almost pre-pandemic levels this year, but this poses something of a conundrum. How do we combine the economic and wider benefits of travel with the increasing urgency of the need to tackle climate change?
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White papersReal Estate Case Study: 11 & 12 Wellington Place, Leeds – a bridge between two revolutions
Our Q2 real estate case study looks at how the site of a low-grade retail park in Leeds has been transformed into a thriving regeneration scheme that now boasts some of the most sustainable buildings in the UK.
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White papersPutting the ‘investment’ in investment grade credit
Investment grade bonds have historically provided a resilient and reliable option during volatile and uncertain market conditions. After last year’s sweeping sell-off, the global investment grade universe now offers an array of opportunities in quality issuers, allowing for effective diversification and the potential for attractive returns.
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White papersCarbon capture and storage: Feasible, effective and investible?
In March 2023 the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) said there are “multiple, feasible and effective options to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and they are available now”. Niranjan Sirdeshpande, Head of Catalyst at M&G Investments, looks at investing in one of the newest options: carbon capture and storage.
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White papersSustainability watch: carbon removal, aviation emissions, and battery recycling
Our selection of sustainability news from May includes ambitious new environmental legislation in Europe, as well as examples of companies engaging with renewable energy investment and targets for zero packaging waste.
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PodcastPodcast: Is hydrogen really the solution to net zero?
How practical is it for the world to adopt such a complex and dangerous fuel as hydrogen as a major clean energy alternative? Kristian Hoeg Madsen, Co-Head of Hydrogen Investment at Schroders Greencoat, joins the pod to discuss.
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White papersSustainability signals: an analysis of labelling schemes for socially responsible investments
Several labels for sustainable investment funds sponsored by government and nonprofit organizations (GNPOs) have emerged in Europe. This paper examines the coherence of the signals sent by these sustainable labels versus those from the private sector.
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White papersDegrees of climate investing: decarbonisation on paper and in practice
Over the past years, sustainability considerations have permeated the investing space. While traditionally utilised for risk reduction, ESG investing has evolved to not only consider exclusion-based approaches but covers many different areas of sustainability and strategies to translate these into portfolio construction. As almost 90% of global emissions are covered under net zero targets, also a growing number of investors wish to specifically focus on climate in their investments.
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White papersBuilding confidence in the voluntary carbon market: the ICVCM’s Core Carbon Principles
The publication of the Core Carbon Principles criteria for carbon programs is an important first step for strengthening confidence and should be closely followed by market participants.
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White papersStewardship Report 2022
At Federated Hermes Limited (FHL) we believe the investment industry can be a powerful force in building resilient companies in resilient economies that create wealth sustainably for investors – and that active stewardship is hugely important to achieve this objective. In this, our third Stewardship Report, we describe our continued stewardship work across asset classes during 2022 and the outcomes of these activities.
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White papersTaking action! Join us on our journey through sustainable investing in private markets
Real Estate & Private Markets (REPM) have released a sustainable investing annual update since 2010, and in this 13th edition, we focus on the future and show how we are walking the talk.
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White papersPlastic has a bright and sustainable future
Plastic has an image problem. This 19th-century invention has acquired a negative reputation because of our wasteful economic model, but plastic is a valuable resource – and the industry has a vital role to play in the sustainability transition. Thankfully, a lower carbon, circular plastics model is taking hold, bringing many opportunities for investors.
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White papersClimate change and cities: adapting real estate investment decisions
Blending physical risk modelling with social, financial and regulatory information will be the difference between prepared real estate investors, and those failing to adapt to climate threats.
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White papersFeeding the world and protecting the planet: A biodiversity and climate challenge for investors
The food industry reaches into every corner of our world. It starts with seed suppliers, fertilisers and tractor producers, continues with farmers and fishing communities, then shifts into processing and manufacturing before ending with retail customers, catering companies and restaurants.
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White papersPlastic wrap: scaling-up recycling, boosting biomanufacturing
Welcome to Plastic wrap, our bimonthly review of the science, policy and corporate activity pivotal in creating a circular plastics value chain.
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White papersEuropean Equities Sustainability Report
With the electric vehicle market close to an inflection point, the European Equities team explain why exposure through suppliers involved in the electric transition is the best way to play the EV theme.
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White papersReal estate forecasting and physical risk: A brief climate story
Incorporating physical climate risk into real estate valuations is no easy task. Olivia Muir, Head of Sustainability – Real Estate & Private Markets, offers some reflections on what to consider.
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White papersThe dual funding gap: Debt cost and decarbonisation could see accelerated property sales
Real estate investors find themselves in a very different environment today than they have been in the last two decades.
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White papersHoming in on Quality in Climate Investing Strategies
Stock selection in a climate investing strategy takes more than just avoiding companies exposed to global warming risks. The process should intersect with an active search for diverse opportunities among companies helping to fight climate change, but with high-quality business models, too.
