All ESG/SRI articles – Page 46
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White papersESG Materiality Q2 2022
In the latest ESG Materiality newsletter, Olivia Lankester, director of responsible investing & sustainability, global emerging markets, outlines how the invasion of Ukraine has accelerated the sustainable energy transition, pushing up demand for ‘green’ metals and components required to facilitate electrification.
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White papersInvesting in the earth: why soil health matters
In a briefing to investors, Walter Jehne, co-founder of NGO Regenerate Earth, argued that a focus on cutting emissions misses the point when it comes to understanding what a healthy biosphere could do to sequester carbon.
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White papersFederated Hermes Stewardship Report 2021
At Federated Hermes we believe the investment industry can be a powerful force for good, building a fairer, more equitable world for all – and that active ownership and engagement is the best way to achieve this. In this, our second annual Stewardship Report, we provide an update on our efforts towards effective and outcomes-driven stewardship.
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People NewsIPUT Real Estate appoints Marie Hunt as Head of Research
Industry expert to lead IPUT’s thought leadership strategy Research to include focus on placemaking, sustainability and the future of the workplace
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White papersCan social impact investing actually increase real estate returns?
We believe real estate investors can set out positive social impact goals without hurting financial performance. In fact, done the right way, it can improve risk-adjusted returns.
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White papersCan social impact investing actually increase real estate returns?
We believe real estate investors can set out positive social impact goals without hurting financial performance. In fact, done the right way, it can improve risk-adjusted returns.
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White papersBack to our roots: How responsible investors can help tackle the biodiversity crisis
Human life and nature depend on a complex system of interactions between the environment and living organisms. It is utterly fundamental to our existence and deeply sensitive to our interventions – and yet we can sometimes lose sight of how reliant our economies are on biodiversity’s careful preservation.
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White papersBiodiversity – “The foundation upon which we can build back better”
Biodiversity loss threatens the world’s ability to tackle issues such as poverty, hunger, poor health and water shortages – problems that need addressing to future-proof the planet’s liveability and sustain the economy. It amounts to value destruction and as such, it is relevant to us all, whether we are investors, asset managers or ordinary citizens.
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White papers*ESG investing and money market funds – Odd bedfellows or a good match?*
Applying ESG considerations to investing is perhaps more obvious when dealing with companies where pollution, health & safety and other issues can be tied to their activities and be tackled more easily. However, in money market investing too, it is valuable to scrutinise ESG standards when addressing, for example, climate change or the energy transition.
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White papersMulti-factor equity strategies that outperform when rates rise: what’s inside?
A well-diversified strategy invested in value, quality, low risk and momentum stocks should do well, irrespective of which way interest rates move. According to our research, rising rates should not affect this strategy’s ability to outperform a market capitalisation benchmark index.
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White papersPandemic, war and climate change sharpen focus on ESG
While COVID-19 helped accelerate the ESG agenda, the tragic invasion of Ukraine is likely to further speed up its evolution.
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White papersHow the Ukraine crisis could affect global food sustainability
With the prices of various food staples off the charts, Robert-Alexandre Poujade explores the knock-on effects that Russia’s invasion of Ukraine will likely have on global food security and broader sustainability.
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White papersClimate Transition risk in Fixed Income Insurance Investment
For insurance portfolios, for reducing the carbon footprint given the limited turnover possibilities, we adopt a gradial asset rotation approach, exiting from poor ESG-rated assets gradually while pushing for change in activist approach via our engagement activities. From an insurance investment standpoint, the expectations in terms of transition risk will most probably result in heightened pressure on prices of high carbon footprint assets.
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White papersEngagement theme: Biodiversity collapse
At AXA IM, we are committed to biodiversity protection. Throughout 2021, this commitment has been continually reaffirmed through a series of actions: Reinforcement of our biodiversity strategy and enhancement of our Deforestation and Ecosystems Protection Policy; further integration of biodiversity issues based on continuous engagement activities; and the consideration of new biodiversity dedicated data developed by our partner Iceberg Data Lab.
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White papersEngagement theme: Climate change
Climate change is one of the central pillars of AXA IM’s engagement with companies. While this theme is transversal and relevant to all firms from all sectors, we focus our efforts where materiality is greatest, notably energy (hence the relevance of UN SDG 7 and SDG 13), but also banks – through their lending policies as well as the building materials industry.
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White papersESG Themes Take Center Stage
Real estate has been at the centre of the broader Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG) movement, which includes social and governance priorities alongside environmental ones.
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White papersOur Net Zero Carbon Pathway
There is no doubt that commercial real estate is entering a period of transition, one in which sustainability and commercial performance will become synonymous. The sustainability credentials of assets and funds will be subject to greater scrutiny by regulators, investors and occupiers. Those slow off the mark will find it difficult to protect and create value.
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White papersSetting your investment objectives: institutional asset allocation practice
Most institutional investors already have an Investment Policy Statement (IPS) that defines the objectives, investment limits, investment universe and governance of their portfolios. These parameters are not set in stone and must be reviewed periodically given changes in investors’ circumstances, philosophy, long-term expectations and regulations.
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Asset Manager NewsIPUT to plant over 40 hectares of native woodland in Cork to support achievement of net zero carbon
IPUT launches 2021 Responsibility Report detailing plans to decarbonise the built environment and achieve net zero carbon by 2030 IPUT’s net zero strategy is built around emissions reduction but investments in carbon offsets will support achievement of targets IPUT is partnering with a local landowner in Co Cork to ...
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Asset Manager NewsBentallGreenOak Earns 2022 Energy Star® Partner of the Year – Sustained Excellence Award for 12th Consecutive Year
BentallGreenOak is proud to announce that it has received the 2022 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year – Sustained Excellence Award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy. This year marks the 12th consecutive year BentallGreenOak has been recognized for responsible investing. “Partner of the Year” is the highest level of EPA recognition, demonstrating the company’s long-term commitment to fighting climate change through energy efficiency.
