All ESG/SRI articles – Page 25
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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 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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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 papersBeyond the headlines: Five ESG investment perspectives
When it comes to ESG issues, much recent media coverage has understandably centred on energy transition and security. But, beyond the energy headlines, there are many other ESG-related considerations shaping investment opportunities across various sectors.
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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 papersPartnering is key to regulatory compliance in 2023
After a period of international coordination following the financial crisis, regulators are once again defining their own agendas and increasing the diversity of rules across markets. According to David Petiteville, Director of Regulatory Solutions, Product, partnering with financial industry stakeholders will be key to preparing for market changes and new rules this year.
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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 papersInstitutional Ownership and the Resolution of Financial Distress
We analyze the distressed firm’s decision between Chapter 11 and an exchange offer. We construct a comprehensive data set on the financial characteristics and capital structure of 269 distressed firms, which, unlike previous studies, uses quarterly information and includes exhaustive data on equity and bond ownership by institutional investors.
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White papersAppetite for destruction
Cattle ranching remains the main driver of deforestation in the Amazon, with land cleared for grazing or the production of soy for animal feed. Sonya Likhtman and Joanne Beatty explain how we challenge companies on their supply chains to preserve and restore this important habitat.
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White papersFalling inflation brightens US outlook
US inflation came in slightly weaker than forecast in April, supporting hopes that the Federal Reserve’s aggressive monetary tightening is finally bringing price rises under control.
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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 papersThe value of gender equity in the workplace
Gender gaps open up at an early age and widen when women enter the workforce. Zoe de Spoelberch and Emily DeMasi set out our approach to engaging on gender equity and eliminating sexual harassment from workplaces.
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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.
