All ESG/SRI articles – Page 2
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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.
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White papersFiscal expansion fears loom over debt markets
Ballooning public debt is forcing many countries to overhaul fiscal rules, which could have a significant impact on credit markets in the months ahead.
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BlogAs ECB Policy Gradually Diverges, Impatience May Loom
The ECB expectedly cut rates during the January meeting and did not convey any urgency for the need to cut rates more aggressively in 2025.
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PodcastRethinking Green Bond Emissions Reporting
This episode of Fixed on ESG explores the complexities of green bonds and their reported emissions.
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WebinarShedding light on dynamics and opportunities of Responsible Investment
Thursday, 13th February 2025 | 8:30 - 9:15 am GMT | 9:30 - 10:15 am CET
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White papersTop 10 questions on real estate markets for 2025: Exploring key predictions with our experts
2024 was a year of recovery, with GDP rising across most countries and inflation moderating, albeit remaining volatile. Ultimately, the much hoped-for soft landing was achieved. Improved financial conditions and investor sentiment fed through to a slow pick-up in real estate investment activity.
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White papersESG Thema #19 - Measuring Scope 3 Emissions: implications & challenges for investors
“For many companies, the greatest climate-related risks and opportunities lie within their supply chains, which means addressing Scope 3 emissions is essential.” Mark Carney, Former Governor of the Bank of England said in 2020
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White papersDecarbonising buildings lags amid discrepancy between SFDR and EU Taxonomy
Decarbonising buildings plays a critical role in achieving the EU’s goal of climate neutrality by 2050. Hence, the EU’s ambition to have the region’s building stock fully decarbonised by mid-century and reduce the sector’s greenhouse gas emissions by at least 60% by 2030. However, the absence of unified regulatory standards is restraining the potential for investors to get involved, writes Nicolas Toupin.
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White papersHow can investors assess and measure a company’s impact on biodiversity?
Biodiversity loss is an existential threat to both people and the planet. However, we believe listed assets investment strategies can help deliver significant positive impacts and help stem the deterioration of the world’s fragile ecosystems.
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White papersWhy should investors care about biodiversity?
Biodiversity is the variability of all living organisms from all sources, spanning all ecosystems across land and sea. It encompasses the characteristics of living systems and includes everything from the diversity within a species to the diversity between species, and of the ecosystems in which they live.
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White papersNavigating 2025: The Intersection of Sustainability and Pragmatism
How political trends could shape policy decisions and regulatory frameworks this year
