All ESG/SRI articles
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PodcastOuterblue RI - Driving Action on Nature-Related Risks through Shareholder Engagement
In the third episode of our five-part series on Shareholder Stewardship, Molly Minton and Julien Foll, both Senior Analysts and Co-leads on Nature at Amundi, engage in a dynamic conversation on shareholder engagement on biodiversity - linking nature-related engagements to responsible investors financial considerations.
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White papersIntroduction to Biodiversity Risk and Finance
This report is part of the Handbook of Sustainable Finance (Roncalli, 2025). It provides the basics of biodiversity for students and professionals who want to understand this topic and the key challenges of biodiversity investing. The first three sections cover the definition of biodiversity, ecosystem functions and services, and threats to biodiversity. These correspond to material typically taught in conservation biology courses. The fourth section focuses on measuring biodiversity. Finally, the last two sections cover biodiversity governance and regulation, and biodiversity investment approaches.
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White papersWomen and Investment
Men and women differ in their investment decisions. In this article, we review the main differences in risk aversion, portfolio choices, venture capital investment, and socially responsible investing, as well as their causes: genetic and social factors, financial education, advice, etc. Gender differences raise important questions for public policy, particularly regarding women’s financial adequacy in retirement. Recent developments in Artificial Intelligence and the associated new financial services (fintechs and robo-advisors) can now offer promising tools to reduce inequalities.
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White papersClimate-Related Financial Stress-Testing and Scenarios Valuation
We apply transition scenarios from the global multi-region multi-sector energy-economic MIT EPPA model to assess a large sample of issuers at the company level. We model the evolution of revenues and earnings for companies in the MSCI World Index under several scenarios of global emission mitigation (1.5°C, below 2°C, below 2°C delayed, and 1.5°C with limited availability of carbon dioxide removal technologies), comparing these to current trends. We analyze direct emission mitigation costs, indirect costs from the supply chain, capital expenditures, and cash flow trajectories, and their influence on other economic variables.
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White papersDiversity equity and inclusion investment opportunities
Pushback against diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives has been simmering since 2023, culminating recently with the actions of the Trump administration in the US. We believe that DEI does not hurt institutions nor compromise merit. In fact, it makes them stronger and enhances long-term performance. While there are constructive ways to improve the implementation of such policies, denouncing them altogether ignores their many benefits.
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White papersUsing Factor investing to integrate sustainability objectives into a “3D” portfolio
The general philosophy of systematic equity investing and Factor investing is based on the idea that sustained long-term performance can be achieved through a well-diversified exposure to rewarded equity factors which are expected to effectively capture risk premia and optimize the risk budget of a portfolio.
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White papersEOS 2024 Annual Review
EOS publishes 2024 Annual Review, with full engagement and voting highlights.
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White papersExecutive orders and AI: Why the future of energy is not what it used to be
Far from easing into the year, energy market followers could be forgiven for asking why we aren’t already on Easter break. Here, we analyse the root causes of recent volatility, and consider the future prospects – both good and bad – for companies across the energy landscape.
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White papersGreen footprints? Navigating nature-related risks in real estate
Nature-related risks, including biodiversity loss and climate change, are growing concerns for real estate investors. These risks have the potential to affect property values, development and operating costs, tenant demand, and adherence with emerging regulations and initiatives. As the built environment is a significant contributor (30%) to global biodiversity decline, the real estate sector holds both the responsibility and opportunity to drive change through nature-positive strategies.
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White papersC-PACE outlook amid economic and political shifts
The current U.S. administration’s focus on energy independence, efficiency and pro-business policies are expected to provide favorable conditions for Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE) to continue to scale.
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White papersA sustainable future for commodity index investing?
A new approach to commodity investing - one that considers environmental and social factors.
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White papersFinding the balance
“In the short run, the market is a voting machine, but in the long run it is a weighing machine.” — Benjamin Graham.
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White papersClimate Change High Yield Credit, Annual Report 2024
We continue to see investor engagement play a critical role, particularly with companies in high-carbon sectors.
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VideoYour Questions Answered: Asia ex-Japan
In this video, Jonathan Pines shares his insights on the Asia ex-Japan region, focusing on South Korea’s political crisis, the obstacles to reform, and his current view on China. It’s a must-watch for those looking to understand the region’s investment potential.
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White papersGEMs ESG Materiality, H2 2024: Analysing the cost of climate change
In the latest issue, we probe the risks that climate change potentially represents to emerging market companies. We provide a further update on South Korea’s ‘Corporate Value-Up Programme’, and also discuss our broader voting and engagement activity.
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PodcastTalking Heads – Broadening perspectives on the outlook for sustainability
The top-down view in the US on the need for a sustainable approach to business and government has shifted, but there are still signs that initiatives on greater diversity, equity and inclusion can persist. Efforts to tackle environment, social and governance issues are finding support, argues Alex Bernhardt, Global Head of Sustainability Research.
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White papersInvesting in Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE)
C-PACE (Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy) has been rising in popularity particularly among institutional investors due to the potential benefits it can offer, including attractive yields, long durations, diversification and definable positive impact.
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PodcastOuterblue RI – Driving Climate Action through Shareholder Engagement
In the second episode of our five-part series on Shareholder Stewardship, Aaron McDougall, Head of Climate & Ciaran Callaghan, Head of European Equity Research engage in a dynamic conversation on shareholder engagement on climate - linking climate engagements to responsible investors financial considerations.
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BlogCalifornia Utilities: Too Big to Fail?
The size of the potential liability from the January 2025 wildfires in California underscores the risks facing municipal utilities and the considerations facing active managers.
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White papersNew sheriff in town
Uncertainty surrounding Trump’s fiscal policies could be a Rorschach test for investors.
