All ESG/SRI articles – Page 39
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White papersThe Road to Carbon Neutrality
Learnings and inspiration from the Holiday Inn Express Newcasile’s certification process
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White papersESG investing in EM debt: enhancing sustainable development outcomes
Today’s financial markets are at an extraordinary juncture, grappling with persistently high inflation, war in Eastern Europe, global climate change and the ongoing and severe effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Against this backdrop, fixed income investors are increasingly seeking to generate financial returns while building portfolios that support positive outcomes through environmental, social, and governance (ESG) investing.
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White papersSpectrum Q3 2022
Private markets’ inherently long-term outlook allows investors to dampen but not remove some of the volatility that can characterise public markets and stay focused on the fundamentals of any business.
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White papersFive challenges for net zero investing
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change gave the world a stark warning in 2018 of the dangers of failing to limit the global temperature rise from climate change to 1.5 degrees.
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White papersStrong results! 2022 GRESB Real Estate and Infrastructure Assessments
Following on from previous years, UBS Asset Management, Real Estate & Private Markets’ (REPM) sustainability efforts continue to be recognized by the industry, with strong and improved results in the 2022 GRESB Real Estate and Infrastructure Assessments.
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White papersThe Rising Demand for Healthy Buildings
Lest we needed a reminder, the pandemic we are all living through has made clear the ways in which buildings contribute to our well-being—from providing workplaces that are safe, having comfortable and functional spaces to shelter in place, and in serving society’s most acute health and welfare needs.
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VideoNet Zero Transition Forum: energy, agriculture and shipping in focus
The energy, agriculture and shipping sectors together generate 88.2% of global greenhouse-gas (GHG) emissions. What pathways exist for businesses in these sectors to transition to net-zero models, and how can investment capital accelerate – and earn returns from – their progress?
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Asset Manager NewsWelput secures financing for UK’s largest 100% Electric Net Zero Office
Welput, the specialist central London office fund managed by BentallGreenOak(BGO), has recapitalised its ownership of the landmark site, 105 Victoria Street, and secured a £400m development finance facility to fund the construction of the scheme, due to commence this year.
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Research ReportBentallGreenOak’s 2022 Corporate Responsibility Report
It’s been two years since the creation of BGO’s Culture Code, a unifying motto for employees on how to work productively and with integrity. I’m always gratified to see how our Culture Code has manifested itself in every aspect of our work and how the code has become words to live by for our colleagues around the world.
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Research ReportCharter Hall Group ESG Databook 2022
Charter Hall Group (ASX:CHC) is one of Australia’s leading integrated property groups. We predominately co-invest in the funds and partnerships managed by the Group, for assets within the Office, Retail Shopping Centre, Industrial & Logistics, Social Infrastructure & Long WALE Retailsectors. For investors in Charter Hall Long WALE REIT (ASX:CLW), Charter Hall Retail REIT (ASX:CQR), and Charter Hall Social Infrastructure REIT (CQE) consolidated environmental performance data tabs have been provided.
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Research ReportSustainability Report 2022
The platformwide integration of sustainability across our business is a core driver of value creation.
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White papersTime for hotel operators to lift the bar on sustainable operations
Free WiFi – tick. Comfortable bed – tick. Great location – tick. These are just some of the amenities travelers scour through hotel reviews to find. The presence (or absence) of these can help to make or break a holiday. However, there is one more attribute tourists are increasingly looking for when choosing where to base themselves: sustainability.
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White papersIs the time ripe? Contributing to carbon reduction with energy storage
Many factors have contributed to making entering this sector particularly interesting. The increased growth of the electric vehicle sector led to a broader global manufacturing capacity, which resulted in decreasing batteries costs. This has made the use of energy storage cost-competitive for the first time.
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White papersHow the Inflation Reduction Act boosts listed infrastructure
While its name doesn’t reflect it, the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) signed into law in August 2022 is the most substantial U.S. legislation ever passed pertaining to climate policy. Approximately $370 billion of the $730 billion package is earmarked for energy and climate change programs.
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White papersView from Private Markets: Reappraising the value of real estate debt
In our latest newsletter, we explore the impact of high inflation on property values and look at how real estate lending strategies can provide investors with a valuable diversifier.
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White papersSustainable Global Equity, 2022 Q3 report
As well as our usual engagement and ESG metrics, the latest quarterly report from the Sustainable Global Equity team considers the health of the world’s supply chains. Are they on the mend after pandemic-induced dislocations?
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White papersArtificial Intelligence and ESG: How do they fit?
Artificial Intelligence (AI) helps to circumvent some challenges with traditional ESG data. Textual and satellite data analysis can discover key ESG risks and opportunities. AI contributes to ESG integration by providing an alternative source of data for monitoring ESG reporting.
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White papers360°, Q3 2022
In the latest edition of our 360° report, we revisit what’s been something of an annus horribilus for fixed income investors. Against a backdrop of rising inflation, tightening monetary policy and a historical drawdown for bond markets, what are the prospects for an asset class that emphasizes stability and reliable returns?
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White papersInvesting in the currency of decarbonisation
At Lombard Odier, a core investment conviction is that carbon markets will play a central role in accelerating the global economic transformations as part of a sustainability transition towards a Circular, Lean, Inclusive and Clean model (the CLIC® economy).
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Asset Manager NewsGLP Releases Annual ESG Report
Singapore, 11 October 2022 – GLP today announced the release of its annual global environmental, social and governance (“ESG”) report detailing its vision and efforts to reduce environmental impact, address climate change, support local communities, promote diversity, uphold corporate governance and more.
