All ESG/SRI articles – Page 51
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PodcastInvestment Symposium Series – Christine Loh on China’s approach to climate change and biodiversity
What is China doing to address the impact of climate change and biodiversity loss? How is one of the world’s leading economies and a large emitter of greenhouse gases reconciling its ‘green’ policies and its continuing reliance on coal as an energy source?
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White papersInvestment Climate II/2021: Transformation in the property markets
Sustainable transformation of their real estate holdings is right at the top of the agenda for institutional property investors in Europe.
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PodcastBiodiversity: Episode 2
Water. Water, water everywhere. The ocean covers 71 percent of the planet’s surface and depending on different sources, contains 66 to 80 percent of life on Earth.
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White papersEquity Market Correction Opens Door for Quality Recovery
It’s been a challenging start to the year for equity investors, with markets dragged down by a sell-off starting in expensive technology stocks, particularly in the US. While the correction is unsettling, we think it may open the door for a healthier recovery in which companies with high-quality, sustainable businesses can stand out.
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White papers*Outlook highlights: China seeks stable growth; other EMs face bumps*
In our new paper EM, Asia, China 2022 market outlook: Building back stability, Zhikai Chen, head of Asia/Global Emerging Market Equities, and David Choa, head of Greater China Equities, examine the critical factors influencing the likely path of EM equities this year.
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White papersEmbodied carbon: Why a building’s lifespan matters
As the real estate industry begins to drill down on planning for net zero, awareness is growing around the need to consider buildings’ carbon impact throughout their lifespan, since a net zero energy building does not necessarily equate to zero environmental impact. Could this incentivise investors to commit capex to the renovation of older office space?
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White papersNatural Resources: Bridging the Gap to a Cleaner Future
There is a strong case to be made that resources companies are part of the solution—not the problem—when it comes to tackling climate change.
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White papersThe wheels of a Circular Economy go round and round
The awareness of the finiteness of our natural resources as well as the fight against climate change make us look for an alternative development model. The Circular Economy could be part of the solution and has become increasingly successful in recent years : the concept has spread from a small circle of insiders to a growing number of companies and citizens.
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White papers*Environmental thematic investing set for strong growth in 2022*
While 2020 was one of the best years for pure environmental thematic investing, with the segment up by more than 100%, it saw a significant – and healthy – consolidation in 2021. It underperformed the MSCI ACWI index despite company fundamentals improving notably and regulatory and policy support bolstering ...
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White papersElectric vehicles – approaching the tipping point
The pace of adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) has been phenomenal. The penetration rate is already significantly ahead of many forecasts, with EVs’ share of passenger vehicles exceeding 14% in October, driven by year-on-year sales growth of 74% in a market that was otherwise down. And the rate of adoption shows little sign of slowing.
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Asset Manager NewsHines Set to Launch New Open-Ended Core-Plus European Real Estate Fund
Hines, the international real estate firm, is set to launch Hines European Property Partners (HEPP), its new diversified, open-ended core-plus fund focused on key European markets. Jorge Duarte, who joins Hines from Barings, has been appointed as Fund Manager.
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White papersKeynote Interview: Efficiency targets drive sustainability
Working to make its facilities more efficient for customers has led GLP into the world of renewable energy and technology, and putting sustainability at the center of its business, says Meredith Balenske
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White papersTo address climate change, we need to address social inequality
Two of the largest challenges society faces today – climate change and social inequality – can benefit from a joint approach, particularly as investors may have to navigate enhanced regulation in both areas, says Alex Bernhardt, global head of sustainability research.
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Asset Manager NewsGLP Launches $1.1 Billion Maiden Vietnam Logistics Development Fund
GLP announced today the establishment of GLP Vietnam Development Partners I (“GLP VDP I”) with an investment capacity of $1.1 billion. The fund has received commitments from a well-diversified investor group across Asia, Europe, North America and the Middle East representing pension funds, sovereign wealth funds and insurance companies.
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White papersA commitment without compromise Edition Jan 2022 – Sustainable investing in private markets
In this latest edition, we’re proud to claim that for the first time we’ve covered all operations in the history of Real Estate & Private Markets.
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White papersLong-term demand drivers in the logistics sector
More sought-after than ever, real estate investors continue to have a bullish outlook on the logistics sector.
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White papersSDG Engagement Equity commentary: Eagle Materials
The SDG Engagement Equity Fund focuses on attractive companies with the potential – through engagement aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) – to generate outcomes that benefit people, the planet and investors. Here we demonstrate how we are engaging with current holding Eagle Materials to create positive impacts on the environment.
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White papersGlobal corporate bonds 2022 outlook
Although global investment grade corporate bonds posted negative total returns in 2021, in large part due to rising government bond yields, excess returns were positive.
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VideoEnvironmental strategies – Electrifying opportunities
2022 is likely to see further efforts to limit energy consumption, reduce losses, use natural resources more efficiently and more responsibly and protect our environment – all in our joint efforts to transform the global energy system en route to a low-carbon economy.
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White papersFrom Rates & Inflation to ESG: What’s Next for IG Credit?
Despite heightened risks, IG corporate bonds remain supported by an improving economy and robust corporate fundamentals.
