All ESG/SRI articles – Page 64
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How 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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JD.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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The 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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What 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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Green 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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Quick Thoughts: Digital Trends Impacting Investors And Advisors
Recently, our Chief Market Strategist, Stephen Dover, hosted a roundtable discussing trends at the intersection of innovation and goals-based investing. Investors and financial advisors alike want to understand the fascinating trends that are transforming the investment industry.
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A 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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Office of the future is iconic, sustainable and well-connected
Working from home became widespread during the Covid-19 pandemic, but according to Bas Jochims, Director Dutch Office & Hotel Investments at Bouwinvest Real Estate Investors there will always be a need for offices that offer distinctive social meeting places with excellent credentials in terms of their sustainability, quality and location.
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Beyond 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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Global Emerging Markets: Through the ESG Lens
As active investors it is inconceivable for us to approach investment decisions without considering environmental social and governance (ESG) factors. The rationale for conducting ESG analysis in emerging markets is exactly the same as for developed markets. We look for businesses that show an awareness of material issues and a commitment to sustainability best practice. As stewards of our clients’ capital, we believe engagement and voting are key to ensuring that company management remain aligned with the long-term interests of shareholders.
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ESG Integration in Private Credit: An Asset Level Approach
As the private credit investment landscape continues to evolve, there is no doubt that environmental, social, and governance (“ESG”) initiatives will continue to grow in prominence. To be successful in the near future, investment managers will need to establish repeatable and scalable investment processes with integrated ESG principles that can identify and support companies with sound ESG fundamentals.
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China’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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From climate change to climate transition
How looking beyond green credentials could accelerate a lower-carbon world.
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From corporate reform to system reform
How investors can reform markets and help combat climate change.
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From real-world problems to real-asset solutions
How real-asset investors must decarbonise to future-proof portfolios.
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From carbon emitters to carbon cutters
How an engagement programme with teeth can drive change where it matters most.
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Net 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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The climate wars: Why rising temperatures mean rising conflict
With tensions set to rise further as disputes over scarce resources intensify, we look at the geopolitical, economic and investment implications.
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German 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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ESG 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”.