All ESG/SRI articles – Page 61
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Research ReportSDG Engagement High Yield Credit: H1 2021 report
Our focus on higher-quality credit in markets with strong engagement potential meant we didn’t benefit from the outsized rally in Covid-ravaged sectors in H1 2021, but the strategy continues to outperform its benchmark since inception
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White papersTake Care, BentallGreenOak’s Annual Philanthropy Report
The continuing ravages of the pandemic have been most acutely felt in the sub-sections of our communities where poverty and insecurity persist. In this intensifying need for social care and relief, BentallGreenOak (BGO) employees dove heart-first into 2021 with a commitment to serving our communities.
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PodcastHigh Yield: Why Fundamentals May Be Stronger Than You Think
Barings’ David Mihalick and Chris Sawyer assess the health of the global high yield bond and loan markets against a backdrop of COVID uncertainty, potentially higher rates and an ever-increasing focus on ESG.
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White papersFour Top of Mind ESG Challenges in the Quest for Net Zero
If this moment in time—when the world’s fixation on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues touches every facet of life—feels different, it’s because it is. For all the motivations that should have led to an urgent response on the climate crisis decades ago, one catalyst has energized public and private stakeholders into collective action: obsolescence.
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White papersConversations with… Hendrik-Jan Boer
Hendrik-Jan Boer talks about the power of companies that have a durable competitive position, do no harm, and can adapt to change—and how they find them.
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White papersAssociated British Foods case study
ABF has evaluated its approach to risk management and subsequently provided increased assurance to investors and increased its communication on the topic. EOS has engaged with the company on risk oversight since 2013 and continues its dialogue on other ESG issues.
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White papersHow to finance climate change resilience
It’s critical to grow the market for solutions to reduce the physical risk of climate change, say Alex Bernhardt and Thibaud Clisson.
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White papersJD.com case study
JD.com published its first ESG report in April 2021 and its second sustainability report in June 2021. It also held its first shareholder meeting in June 2021 with appointment of its first female board director. EOS is pleased with its changes and continues to engage with the company on furthering improvements on ESG issues.
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White papersThe net zero carbon decision
Is a net zero carbon target right for institutional portfolios? If it is, what steps do investors need to take to put them on the path to net zero?
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White papersWhat links climate change, biodiversity loss and gender?
An effective response to the twin problems of climate change and biodiversity loss must also be grounded in improving gender equality.
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White papersGreen revolution re-energises utility stocks
Investment analyst Bobby Chada explains why he thinks green power is still a smart long-term investment.
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White papersA mountain to climb? The European Green Deal and alternative real estate investment
In the summer of 2021, Europe experienced a series of extreme-weather emergencies bringing the reality of climate risk to the continent’s doorstep.
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White papersBeyond the noise: Why long-term capital will capitalise on China’s future
Global investors must avoid allowing any short- term misperceptions about recent Chinese regulatory reforms to derail their big-picture perspective of the vast opportunity set in the world’s second-largest economy.
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White papersChina’s New Strategy in Its Pan-Asian Context
Why we believe China’s strategic reorientation changes the case for investment rather than removing it, and also highlights the growing diversity of opportunity in the rest of Asia.
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White papersFrom real-world problems to real-asset solutions
How real-asset investors must decarbonise to future-proof portfolios.
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White papersNet zero on the menu
In the third article in our EOS Insights series on the social and environmental impacts of the global food system, Joanne Beatty and Dr Emma Berntman look at dietary choices and plant-based menu options.
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White papersGerman election remains open, with an eye on the green transition
Almost certainly, either the SPD – if its recent surge in the polls is to be trusted – or the conservative CDU/CSU will come first in terms of votes and seats, unless the Greens manage an unexpected comeback. However, as has happened in previous elections, no party will secure a majority in the Bundestag by itself. Polls indicate that for the first time a three-party coalition will be required to form a majority government.
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White papersESG Thema #3 - How can investors contribute to Net Zero efforts?
While carbon emissions have been increasing slowly despite efforts to bring them down, “net zero” commitments, however, have skyrocketed. Setting climate objectives used to be the appanage of public actors, but no longer. Investors are increasingly on board and net zero alliances exist for all kinds of financial institutions: asset owners, banks, asset managers. On top of that, at the COP26 in Glasgow, a net zero alliance of alliances will be launched “the Glasgow Financial Alliance for Net Zero”.
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White papersFinancial inclusion: an economic opportunity for all
Almost a third of adults globally (about 1.7 billion people) remain unbanked, half of whom are from the poorest 40% of the world population.
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PodcastCAT Bonds: Finding Reassurance in Reinsurance
From massive flooding in Germany and Italy to earthquakes and wildfires in California, these natural disasters, among others, continue to ravage the globe. But as climate risk concerns grow, investors may be wondering how they can potentially diversify their portfolios.
