All ESG/SRI articles – Page 8
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VideoRecap of the Further, Faster Conference
On 4 and 5 November, Federated Hermes hosted the “Further, Faster“ conference, to address the three interlinked emergencies of Climate, Nature and Social Injustice.
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Shifts & Narratives #11 - Green sentiment: what impact on stock returns and firm’s behaviour?
As a large number of investors turn to green assets, this raises questions about investors’ impact on the economy, in particular through their influence on firms’ valuations and corporate behaviour. Understanding this effect is key for institutional investors, who not only care about the consequences of their investment but also struggle to understand how much of past performances have been driven by changing climate fundamentals and by changing environmental preferences of investors, i.e. “green sentiment”.
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Invest Thoughtfully: Meet ESGiQ — Allspring’s ESG Risk-Assessment Framework
ESGiQ, Allspring’s rating system for assessing ESG risk, enhances data from external providers with our analysts’ expertise, enabling more holistic assessment of risks in pursuit of better solutions for our clients.
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Beyond borders: Reflections on a historic COP meeting
COP26 was billed as ‘the most important meeting in history’. Steve Waygood had a front row seat and shares his thoughts on the climate conference.
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Lithium, Cobalt Lead Charge for Alternative Fuels
As the push towards alternative energy sources gains momentum amid growing concerns over the environment and demand from an expanding electric car industry, the spotlight has turned to battery metals such as lithium and cobalt that are used to store electricity, rallying their prices this year.
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Measuring the value of human capital
Human capital refers to skills, knowledge and experience possessed by an individual or population, viewed in terms of their value or cost to an organisation or country. Within our Environmental, Social and Governance frameworks, human capital is identified as one of the largest drivers of value.
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Post COP26 - Outcomes and Opportunities
As the 26th UN Climate Change conference (COP26) concluded in Glasgow, it was clear that this ambitious conference had produced developments that were not only high in number but also in complexity.
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Three Flawed Assumptions in Climate Risk Models
A few weeks ago, the UK faced a severe shortage of CO2. At a time when dramatic cuts in emissions are needed, that sounds like good news. In fact, it threatened a food shortage, as CO2 is used for a variety of applications, including beverage carbonation, preservation, and slaughterhouses.
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Battling the superbugs
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is growing, although the risk too often goes unmanaged or ignored. Yet the ramifications for public health are huge.
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2022 Investment Outlook - Investing in the great transformation
As the global economy recovers from its pandemic scars and inflation makes its first comeback in decades, the world is preparing to face its greatest ever challenges: the energy transition to fight the inexorable climate crisis and the development of an inclusive growth model.
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4 investment opportunities for a net-zero future
The buzz swirling around the electric vehicle (EV) sector has been front and centre for investors looking to profit from the world’s transition to a net-zero carbon economy.
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Exploring the economy and the environment
Tangible action is needed by governments to address climate related risks, but will the 2021 UN Climate Change Conference (COP26) accelerate the efforts needed towards meeting the goals of the Paris Agreement?
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The role of Private Equity in meeting the climate target
For the 26th time, public and private delegates gathered at the UN Climate Change Conference in Glasgow. Despite divided opinions about the conference’s success, one outcome is clear – limiting global temperature increase to 1.5°C will not only require action from all member states, but private capital will need to be mobilised to reach the target.
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The World Targets Change - How Investors’ Global Focus on Carbon is Set to Alter the Game
Our latest ESG research reveals an industry poised for a global groundswell of decarbonization target-setting over the next three years. Asset owners say their climate strategies are about creating real change and driving the economic transition, potentially transforming the investment landscape.
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An asset class at a crossroads: reshaping credit through ESG
Our holistic approach considers ESG factors within all stages of the investment process, from initial universe screening through to stewardship and advocacy.
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ESG Thema #5 - Carbon offsetting: How can it contribute to the net zero goal?
The sharp increase in net zero commitments from governments, corporates and financial institutions comes with a renewed interest in carbon offsetting mechanisms. As a clear signal of this momentum, the voluntary carbon credits market is on track to double year-on-year in 2021.
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Can Equal Weight ESG Indices Pull Their Weight?
Research has shown that equally weighted indices have historically posted long-term outperformance1 over their benchmarks—largely driven by their exposures to small size and value along with associated risk premia, in addition to a healthy dose of concentration reduction.2
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No Time to Thrive
S&P DJI has just released the final regional edition of our S&P Index Versus Active (SPIVA®) Mid-Year 2021 Scorecards.
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A Data-Driven Approach to Climate Change
We all have become experts in the science of climate change: with no-one any longer doubting the seriousness or immediacy of global heating, we are now increasingly delving into the details of how to address the greatest threat our species has faced. To do so, we need to speak the language of climate science.
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ESG Thema - Special COP26 - From Paris to Glasgow - Are we moving fast enough?
The Conference of the Parties (COP) was established with the adoption of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) at the Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro in 1992.
