All ESG/SRI articles – Page 72
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Stewardship in Asia, a source and a victim of climate change
Asia is a major contributor to climate change and at the same time quite exposed to its phenomena such as droughts and floods.
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* Ecosystem restoration – Now is the time *
Biodiversity and economic activity are closely linked, so biodiversity loss endangers the economy, us and our prosperity.
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Inequality: what is at stake (2/4)* - Pro-Piketty and Anti-Piketty: A review of the literature in 20 topics
No one is disputing that Piketty’s books are ground-breaking, that his research and his team’s research are fundamental, or that their databases and reports are invaluable. Moreover, this research puts economics back in history, which is highly commendable.
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Inequality: what is at stake (1/4)* - Globalisation, growth, financial liberalisation and inequality
With the misdeeds of globalisation, the rise in inequalities and the resulting perception of injustice have been subjects that have fuelled many debates for a little over ten years. The theme of inequalities has even come to the centre of many political programs.
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Robo-Advising for Small Investors: Evidence from Employee Savings Plans
We study the introduction of robo-advising on a large representative sample of Employees Saving Plans. The robo-advisor proposes a portfolio allocation and alerts investors if their allocation gets too far from the target, while investors remain free to follow or ignore the advices.
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When the Chips Are Down
The global semiconductor shortage is often characterized as a short-term supply-and-demand imbalance, but we think it reveals a vast and secular need for investment capital.
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The Circular, Edition 2, 2021
The Circular cuts to the heart of the issues that matter in the second ESG quarterly update for 2021..
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A Sustainable Future In Global Emerging Markets
Measuring and reporting the real-world contribution of our investments.
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Action now! Accelerating litigation to meet climate targets
A landmark legal ruling in the Hague has ordered Royal Dutch Shell to move faster to bring its emissions in line with the Paris Agreement on climate. Thomas Tayler, a trained lawyer and senior manager at Aviva Investors’ Sustainable Finance Centre for Excellence, assesses the fallout.
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Tesla, the halo effect and reasons for CEO departures: What does the data say? Our monthly data-inspired series
In the latest instalment of our visual series on topical data themes, we look at Tesla’s market cap relative to the European “Big Five” carmakers, the average CSR spending of FTSE 100 companies versus their procurement budget and the most common reasons for a CEO to leave a company.
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Carbon Credits: Seeing the wood for the trees
As governments and companies strive to reduce carbon emissions and achieve net zero, questions are being asked about the role of natural climate solutions. We analyse differing approaches to offsetting and their impact on forest management.
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Filtering Shades of Green through our Green Bond Framework
Green Bond issuance is surging, but not all Green Bonds are equal. Some carry a much greater ESG impact than others.
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The Case For Central Bank Action On Climate Change—An Evolution To Facilitate A Revolution
The traditional view of central banks’ role no longer appears to align with government objectives and the public’s growing desire to address climate change.
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Measuring and Pricing Cyclone-Related Physical Risk under Changing Climate
We propose a statistical methodology to quantify the financial implications of tropical cyclone-related physical risks implied by climate change.
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* How can stewardship help tackle biodiversity loss? *
It is increasingly clear that climate change is a significant cause of biodiversity loss, but biodiversity loss is also driving climate change. As an investor, BNP Paribas Asset Management believes it cannot address one without considering the other in conversations with the companies we invest in and with other investors.
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Looking below the surface of fixed income markets: 360°, Q2 2021
What is our current view of fixed income markets? And where do we see the best relative value?
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Addressing climate change: how to integrate climate into your cashflow driven strategy
We believe cashflow driven investors should Assess, Integrate and Monitor (AIM) their portfolios through a climate-related lens to help deliver resilient, sustainable income to pay scheme members.
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* What do we need to do to decarbonise aviation? *
The aviation industry and its emissions are both projected to grow over the coming decades. What policies and technologies can help limit the sector’s impact on the environment?
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How the pandemic is widening racial and ethnic inequities
In the second article in our series exploring the pandemic’s broader implications for society, Sarah Swartz and Diana Glassman look at how Covid-19 has increased racial and ethnic disparities and how to address this.
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SDG Engagement Equity commentary: Clean Harbors
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 Clear Harbors to create positive impacts on society.