All ESG/SRI articles – Page 72
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White papersWill the planets align for a green and energy transition?
Sycomore AM believes that through a combination of increased collective awareness, technological innovation and an enhanced regulatory landscape, the planets can align to ensure a meaningful and durable transition. But will they?
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White papersSustainability-linked LBO loans - fad or future?
The ‘green’ finance revolution shows no signs of slowing down, with sustainable debt issuance continuing to set new records.
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White papers* How can the investment industry address the biodiversity crisis? *
It’s never been more important for the financial sector, including the investment industry, to take steps to help safeguard the planet’s threatened biodiversity. In the wake of International Biodiversity Day, ESG analyst Robert-Alexandre Poujade explores the areas in which investors can make a difference.
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White papers* Our roadmap to addressing biodiversity loss *
Biodiversity loss entails physical, transition and systemic risks for investors. That is why BNP Paribas Asset Management believes it is essential to integrate biodiversity into its approach to sustainable investing including reporting on its water and forest footprints and developing common biodiversity metrics.
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White papersShifts & Narratives #3 - The ‘make it or break it moment’: why investors should care about COP26?
The Conference of the Parties (COP)26 in Glasgow has been hailed as a turning point in the global fight regarding climate change amid a new US administration and a long and strenuous exit from the Covid-19 pandemic. Six years on from the Paris agreement, the objective is clear: limit the temperature rise to 1.5°C above preindustrial averages, which means reaching net zero carbon emissions by 2050, and cutting them by half this decade.
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White papersA new era for impact investing
The global health crisis is prompting investors to consider social and environmental outcomes along with financial objectives.
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White papersUK set to launch world’s second-largest carbon market
The EU Emissions Trading Scheme (EU-ETS) is among the hottest commodity markets in the world so far this year with European carbon allowances (EUAs) having broken above EUR 56 per tonne last week for a new all-time high, trading up by 70% since 1 January and by 195% over the last 12 months (see Exhibit 1).
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White papersStewardship in a pandemic
The pandemic has starkly illustrated the links between different sustainability issues. We have explored these links, and the challenges for companies, employees, investors, and wider society in a series of articles highlighting our stewardship work.
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PodcastThe mindful investor
Can investment professionals benefit from approaching their working day more mindfully? Could mindfulness hold the key to reducing work-related stress while boosting productivity and making us better colleagues? To find out more, tune in to the latest episode of Fundamentals.
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Asset Manager NewsTIAA General Account is Committing to Achieving Net Zero Carbon by 2050
TIAA, a leading provider of secure retirements and outcome-focused investment solutions to millions of people and thousands of institutions, has committed to achieving net zero carbon emissions in its General Account by 2050.
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Research Report2021 Agribusiness ESG and Sustainability Public Report
Cultivating investments in family and founder-led companies in the food and agriculture value chain.
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White papersPlant-based food and alternative proteins look set to upend food industry
The food industry is on the brink of a decade of profound change. Unparalleled growth in plant, micro-organism, and animal-cell based alternatives has the potential to drive this change as consumer tastes evolve, meat intake is being reduced or cut altogether and demand for alternative food types rises.
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White papersResponsible investing at Nuveen
Unlocking investment potential while making an enduring impact on our world
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White papersESG investing depends on deep analysis
Capital Group investment analyst Frank Beaudry goes the extra mile to research a company’s approach to environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues.
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White papersFrom fossil fuels to renewables
In this paper, François Beaudry and Natalya Zeman consider the key long-term investment implications of the transition towards sustainable energy.
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White papersGlobal Emerging Markets positive impact case study: Richter Gedeon Nyrt
In this case study, we demonstrate how current holding Richter Gedeon Nyrt is creating positive impact aligned to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
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White papers* Sustainability in the time of uncertainty *
Here is the third in a series of regular articles on current academic research into a range of responsible investment topics. The papers discussed were presented at the annual GRASFI [1] conference.
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White papersPressure points: The investment challenges facing insurers
Low interest rates, regulation and ESG risks are not new considerations for insurers’ investment strategies. However, the long-term fallout from COVID-19 is adding a layer of complexity they will need to adjust to.
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White papers“Principled Investing” What it means and why it matters?
“Principled Investing” broadens the definition of fiduciary. It encompasses the Principal Global Equities’ culture, team structure, investment beliefs and process disciplines, including our evolving approach to Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) investing. It is a fitting two-word summation of our purpose and mission to improve client outcomes.
