All ESG/SRI articles – Page 27
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Asset Manager NewsNuveen launches Article 9 Global Real Estate Carbon Reduction strategy
Nuveen, the $1.1tn global asset manager, has launched an Article 9 Global Real Estate Carbon Reduction strategy, focused on lessening global carbon emissions through investment in listed real estate.
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White papersDelivering sustainable returns in real estate investing
Climate change is affecting every sector of our economy, and it remains one of the most important factors to consider when making long term investment decisions.
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White papersHow Private Assets Can Empower the Energy Transition
Creating a world powered by green energy may be the most capital-intensive undertaking in our lifetime. For investors who want to get close to the action, private investment offers a direct route to participate in projects that are redefining our environmental future and offer solid long-term return potential.
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White papers2023: The year of green, social and sustainability bonds? Three reasons to be optimistic
2022 was a very challenging year for the bond market and sustainable bonds were no exception. Yet, there are reasons to remain optimistic about the asset class; the green bond market showed resilience and offered interesting investment opportunities which continued to drive investor appetite despite the high volatility.
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White papersIdentifying key sustainable themes for 2023 and beyond
With sustainability permeating all parts of the economy, portfolio manager Pauline Grange explores some of the key themes for 2023 and beyond, from energy security and decarbonisation to electric vehicles and tech and automation
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White papersSustainable preferences differ across Europe
What motivates retail investors when it comes to sustainability-related investing? And do the factors that influence their decision-making vary from country to country or at other levels such as financial literacy? We believe the answers have significant implications for the development of sustainable finance products and asset pricing.
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White papersHome away from home
Fragilities within the global trading system have accelerated the shift towards nearshoring, with developing countries such as Mexico standing to benefit from this change.
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White papersA step-by-step guide to measuring social impact in real estate
There’s no benchmark for social impact investing, but investment is gaining traction. We explain how we measure place-based impact.
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White papersTechnology investment in the built environment and the path to net zero
The transition to net zero will almost certainly be one of the most significant capital outlays in history.
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White papersSoftware to power the EV revolution
The EV revolution is well underway. Passenger EVs now account for 9% of all vehicles sold globally and in major markets such as Germany and the UK, EV penetration is 26% and 21% respectively. For the carbon conscious, this is good news. And for investors, some opportunities are clear e.g. power grid upgrades, renewables, charging point infrastructure. However, at Igneo Infrastructure Partners, we look at the less obvious opportunities also.
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White papersGerman Office Report
The macroeconomic environment could hardly be more challenging at present. The war in Ukraine has now been going on for a year and the inflation rate has also risen to around 8% in 2022, the highest level in over 40 years.
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White papersESG Viewpoint: The challenges of realising zero-carbon cement
Can cement emissions be curbed, while still allowing for crucial infrastructure growth?
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White papersESG: Making Sense of the Mudslinging
What ESG, sustainable investment and impact investment mean at Neuberger Berman, and how they are consistent with active management and the diverse needs of our clients.
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White papersThe Road to Decarbonization Is Bumpy. Carbon Allowances Can Help.
The global pursuit to limit rising temperatures has bolstered carbon allowances markets. As these instruments flourish, they’ve become a distinct asset class that offers hedging and other benefits in a portfolio.
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White papersChina’s Green Enablers Deserve a Place in Equity Funds
Investors focusing on climate change often overlook Chinese firms. We think that’s a mistake. Chinese companies are playing an indispensable role in the global transition to a greener future—and carefully selected shares offer attractive return potential.
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White papersFrom Traditional to Sustainable Growth
This article is a 360-degree analysis of the growth investment concept. Academics generally circumscribed it to a mere anti-value status. We show that growth-oriented stocks not only present the characteristic of being expensive and over-priced.
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White papersClimate Transition: Burning Questions for Credit Strategies
Transitioning the global economy to net-zero emissions presents a significant challenge, but it also offers an opportunity for fixed income investors—in energy, utilities, and beyond.
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White papersFrom seed to supper – Solutions to mitigate food waste
At every stage of its journey from farm or fishery to family dinner, a large slice of the food produced for human consumption is thrown away. The quantity and impact of food loss and waste has increased as populations grow, climate change drives supply chain disruptions and more resource-intensive foods are consumed.
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Asset Manager NewsPro-invest Group at Gulf & Indian Ocean Hotel Investors Summit 2023: Update
Pro-invest Group attended the Gulf & Indian Ocean Hotel Investors Summit (GIOHIS) in Abu Dhabi last month. The sixth edition of the summit set out to tackle some of today’s big issues including the rush of owners to franchises; the opportunities and challenges of ESG standards and the rise in construction supply costs and interest rates.
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White papersNearshoring opportunities brighten Mexico’s outlook
As companies look to relocate business operations closer to home, Mexico’s close proximity to the US suggest the central American country will benefit significantly from this shift.
