All ESG/SRI articles – Page 5
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White papersLooking into 2022 with Federated Hermes
Global markets have seen significant volatility in 2021 driven by price inflation, expectations for interest rates, commodities shortages and covid-19 variants.
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Lessons from COP26: Why lasting impact of summit should be judged on COP27 commitments
Empty talk needs to be replaced with concrete agreements and targets, says Vicky Sins, climate and energy lead, World Benchmarking Alliance
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Did COP26 deliver?
The dust has now settled on the 2021 UN Climate Change Conference (COP26). Did the gathering of almost 200 nations succeed in putting us on a path towards limiting warming to 1.5°C?
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Podcast
All the Credit: Episode 22
The 26th annual UN Climate Change Conference (COP26) fell short of our expectations and left ESG-focused investors with more considerations than ever before.
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The wheels of a Circular Economy go round and round - N°1 The time of Circular Economy has come
At Amundi, we consider that the Circular Economy is a change of economic model that allows to produce sustainable consumer goods, while protecting nature - by giving it time to regenerate - and ensuring the well-being of individuals.
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Closing the ESG gap in asset-backed securities
Despite its position as a public asset class with more than €400 billion of outstanding issuance in Europe, third-party ESG coverage of asset-backed securities is sparse. What opportunity does this offer asset managers who do mind the ESG gap in this asset class?
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How Culture Enables Investment Firms to Do Better
In today’s highly competitive business environment, culture is becoming increasingly recognized as a source of competitive advantage
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COP26: Data provision key for asset managers
What should investors make of COP26? For me it was a mix of hope and frustration. It is true to say that the agreement did not go far enough to limit the temperature rise to anywhere near 1.5 degrees.
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Omicron: The Reason to Seriously Consider Getting a Third COVID-19 Vaccine Shot
Pfizer data suggests a third dose of Comirnaty (COVID-19 vaccine) appeared to increase neutralizing antibodies 25-fold against the Omicron variant, a level suggesting protective immunity against severe COVID-19.
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Japan’s Coming Wave of Reform
Regulatory changes in Japan could accelerate change on governance, capital efficiency and sustainability.
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Video
4 Key Trends Shaping Asset Management in 2022
Watch as David Hunt, President and CEO at PGIM, assesses the current investment landscape and shares his perspective on four key trends that will shape the industry in 2022, including:
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Asset Manager News
IPUT launches Quantum Distribution Park
IPUT Real Estate, Ireland’s leading commercial property investment company and the largest owner of offices and logistics assets in Dublin, announces the launch of Quantum Distribution Park at Kilshane Cross, Co. Dublin.
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Society’s Digital Transformation Continues to Expand
Franklin Equity Group’s Jonathan Curtis suggests that the digital transformation seen during the pandemic for a subset of companies and themes will broaden and extend as the world re-opens.
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Blog | FTSE Russell CEO on climate and sustainable investing: ‘Time is running out’
Our new FTSE Russell Convenes series brings together experts across finance, academia and government to discuss big trends like sustainable finance, digital assets and the evolution of investing. In this inaugural episode, FTSE Russell CEO Arne Staal explains what it will take for sustainable investing to matter at scale, why transparency is key, and his concerns about greenwashing.
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Research Report
The social and economic contribution of gold mining
This report provides quantitative insights into how large-scale mining (LSM), and specifically mines operated by World Gold Council (WGC) member companies, contributes to economic advancement and improves livelihoods at a global, national and local community level. The report aims to inform and deepen the on-going discussion of the overall benefits of gold mining on host communities and countries, and to consider how those benefits can most effectively be supported and sustained.
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Blog | Russell 1000 dodges the worst of the Omicron meltdown
The discovery of a new Covid-19 variant in late-November ratcheted up already high anxieties about renewed lockdowns across Europe, worsening inflation and central-bank tightening, triggering a panic sell off that left few of the world’s equity markets and stock sectors unscathed.
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Costing the Transition to Net Zero
Notwithstanding the elements of uncertainty in the route to net zero, it’s incumbent on us as portfolio managers to attempt to put a cost on the process of transition.
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Climate-Aware Multi-Asset Portfolios: A Top-Down and Bottom-Up Approach
To pursue both the financial and the sustainability objectives of our clients, we’ve designed a top-down and bottom-up approach to incorporate climate risk in our multi-asset portfolios.
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Research Report
2021 Mid-Year Stewardship Report
We’ve built a stewardship platform to reflect our values, which we express in two ways: engagement with our investee companies and responsible proxy voting. Learn about our approach, key metrics, and process in action.
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Research Report
Playing with fire: Measuring emissions from the world’s oil and gas majors
There are significant differences in the greenhouse gas (GHG) footprint of oil and gas fields
