All ESG/SRI articles – Page 20
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White papersESG in real estate debt: Funding the transition to net zero?
Recent turmoil in the banking sector has further highlighted the role real estate lenders can play by stepping in to provide capital for borrowers as banks retreat, while potentially delivering a stable, long-term source of income. With many lenders now gravitating towards high quality assets with strong ESG credentials, we consider what role real estate debt can play in funding the transition to net zero.
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White papersWhich companies are prepared for the environmental transition?
Three powerful systems changes are accelerating one of the most drastic economic transformations in modern history. These forces are reflected in every sector of the economy and will lead to widespread sustainable changes becoming entrenched. The planetary transition demands a radical rethink of how we approach global equity investment.
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White papersCommodities and Responsible Investing: An Impossible Marriage?
A framework for thinking about commodities in a responsible investing context.
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White papersPromoting greater financial inclusion in communities
An integral aspect of impact investing is the focus on providing solutions that address underserved issues and communities. This case study considers Bank of Georgia’s lasting impact and how it is enabling greater financial inclusion in a country that was previously grossly underserved.
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Podcast2023 Sustainable Investing Midyear Outlook: Agri-Food for Thought
Tom Lyons, head of Climate for Allspring, and Chris McKnett, head of Sustainable Strategy, Stewardship, and Implementation for Allspring’s Sustainability team, discuss the impacts of a changing climate and how they’re becoming increasingly evident worldwide on different industries, especially how the world produces and consumes food. A more complete discussion can be found in Allspring’s midyear report.
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White papersClimate Bond Investing: Reduce the Carbon, Fund the Transition
We believe climate change is one of the biggest risks in investment portfolios today. But, with this risk also comes tremendous investment opportunity, as the economy reworks against the impact of climate change.
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White papersThe bigger ESG picture
Views on sustainability-related investing differ around the world. Some investors only care about unconstrained investment returns; others have a greater sense of social responsibility alongside a belief that an ESG slant helps avoid investment risks and acts as an enabler of future returns.
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VideoA clear vision for the future of real estate investment management
What does it take to identify winning opportunities in commercial real estate through the business cycle? Savills Investment Management’s CEO, Alex Jeffrey, says strong investment expertise, deep market knowledge, ESG at its core, effective due diligence and robust technology are key components to delivering for investors and occupiers even as the macroeconomic environment changes.
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White papersHelp Wanted: Why Smart Companies Recruit for Diversity
Recruiting talent is a basic ingredient for business success. Companies that are more inclusive in their recruiting will discover better-qualified employees, which can bolster competitive advantages and help deliver better outcomes for investors.
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White papersImpact Investing – Global Emerging Markets
“It’s one thing to feel that you are on the right path but it’s another to think that yours is the only path.” Paulo Coelho
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White papersWhat gives, corporate hybrids?
Recent underperformance is a response to idiosyncratic newsflow and shouldn’t be seen as a reflection on the broader asset class, says Credit Portfolio Manager Mark Dove.
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VideoSavills Investment Management
Successful investing in real estate requires a long-term, flexible approach with innovative thinking, deep market understanding and ESG considerations at its core.
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White papersInvestors size up far-reaching implications of AI boom
Amid concerns about artificial intelligence, the fast-developing technology could also reduce many competitive barriers.
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White papersAllspring Climate Transition Fixed Income Strategies
As the world transitions towards net-zero emissions, Allspring’s clients increasingly want to decarbonise their assets. We explain how our climate transition strategies enable this.
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White papersNet Zero investing and its impact on a 60-40 allocation
Global warming and the Net Zero transition have far-reaching implications for investors. In particular, embracing a Net Zero path will impact investors’ asset allocation in two ways.
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PodcastFixed on ESG, Ep. 13 - Desalination: A Potential Solution for Freshwater Scarcity?
A look at desalination as a potential solution for freshwater scarcity and what it means for investors.
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White papersESG Viewpoint: what makes supply chain due diligence effective?
Working conditions in supply chains remains a challenging issue that spans virtually all sectors and geographies.
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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 papersThe ocean – Worthy of investor attention
Our planet is largely blue for a reason – there is an abundance of water. Livelihoods depend on it. The ocean is also crucial for the mitigation of climate change. Maintenance and preservation of the ocean requires investment – not just by coastal authorities and public bodies, but also by private sector parties and even consumers.
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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.
