All ESG/SRI articles – Page 55
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White papersPortfolio Construction with Climate Risk Measures
Because of the 2015 Paris Agreement, the development of ESG investing and the emergence of net zero emission policies, climate risk is certainly the most important topic and challenge for asset owners and managers now and will remain so over the next five years.
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PodcastBiodiversity: Episode 1
How can markets price the absence of birdsong? How much are people willing to pay to maintain the existence of, or be compensated for, the loss of biodiversity in all its forms?1
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PodcastEmission Impossible? Navigating Climate Action and Regulation
At COP26, the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference, many promises were made. Now investors are closely watching governments and companies to see how they take concrete action. Could climate disclosures become mandatory in the U.S. as they have in the UK?
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White papersSeeing More Clearly Through the “Value Chain Lens”
We focus on the solar energy market to show how a Value Chain Lens helps us to identify the business models and companies most likely to thrive in tomorrow’s economy.
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White papersGlobal Investment Views - January 2022
The resurgence of the virus cycle, central banks’ reactions to high inflation figures, and Evergrande’s unavoidable default have led to some volatility in the market, but these issues have not caused any major disruption. In the battle between growth and inflation narratives, the mantra that bad news is good news for markets continues to prevail.
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Asset Manager NewsVattenfall to sell part of Princess Ariane wind farm to a.s.r.
Vattenfall is to sell part of Prinses Ariane wind farm in the Wieringermeer to a.s.r. As a result, a.s.r. will be the owner of 32 of the 82 turbines on the largest Dutch onshore wind farm.
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White papersPrivate markets: focus on ESG and transformation
According to our 2022 Investment Outlook, next year will feature growth deceleration, persistent inflation pressure and asynchronised central bank action. 2022 will also be a pivotal year for the transition to carbon neutrality and the development of a more inclusive growth model.
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White papersWhere are the opportunities in private equity?
It’s been a bumper period of performance - across the card - for private equity. Our experts explain why returns been so strong and offer their views on what comes next.
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White papersPredictors of Success in a Greening World
The transition to a green economy is shifting the global competitiveness landscape. As more countries, regions, and corporates commit to net zero targets, capabilities need to adapt to meet the changes in demand for products and skills.
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White papersReal estate: why diversification is more than a buzzword
The pandemic has shown the value of a broad asset range and flexible allocation
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White papersOmicron Soon to Be the Dominant Variant in the U.S…Is This Strain the Way Out of the Pandemic?
We thought it might be helpful to frame our latest thinking on the SARS-CoV2 Omicron variant now that we have seen more data out of South Africa on the evolution of this viral variant.
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White papersESG Thema #6 - Carbon-efficient technologies in the race to Net Zero
Although its decarbonisation has been under way for several years now, as highlighted by the strong growth in renewable power capacities, the power sector still accounts for 38% of global energy- and industry-related CO2 emissions.
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White papersThe Opportunity in Wind
As the fossil fuel industry, coal in particular, may suffer job losses, it is important to ensure that a low carbon energy transition can work for everyone.
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White papersEuropean long-income real estate: Seeking resilience in an uncertain world
As the trajectory of COVID-19 continues to evolve, Isabel Gossling looks at the implications for European real estate and long-lease strategies.
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Research ReportReal Estate Outlook Europe, Edition 4 - 2021: See the wood for the trees.
With inflation back with a vengeance and central banks set to raise rates over the next 12 months, investors can no longer depend on the buy and hold model to deliver strong returns.
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White papersThe wheels of a Circular Economy go round and round - N°3 The construction sectors: road work ahead
As one of the main contributor in terms of waste and in terms of CO2 emissions, the construction sectors is well aware of the necessity to reinvent itself. Besides, the sector faces strict legislations at the EU level and more specifically in France
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White papersHow investing in biotech can help achieve the SDGs
From pioneering therapies to renewable food sources, biotechnology has the potential to address many of humanity’s greatest challenges, as aligned to the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
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White papersThe Decarbonizarion Challenge & Path Toward Green Steel
The global steel industry is presented with a number of challenges to reduce its carbon footprint, and this is especially true in emerging markets.
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Asset Manager NewsOrchard Street is targeting becoming a net zero carbon business by 2040, ten years earlier than planned.
Following the launch of our net zero carbon targets in January, the attached pathway outlines two new and ambitious commitments: to become a net zero carbon business for corporate and landlord emissions and refurbishments – the scope over which the business has the most influence – by 2030, 20 years earlier than originally announced, and to become a net zero carbon business for occupier emissions and fit-outs by 2040, 10 years earlier than planned, as momentum for the firm’s responsible investment strategy continues to build.
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White papersKey Investment Themes for 2022 - Views from around Generali Investments
2021 saw investors contend with pivotal changes in the macro environment, big developments in ESG policy, and the shifting uncertainties of the pandemic.
