All ESG/SRI articles – Page 95
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White papersEquities: Finding Long-term Growth Amid Current Volatility
Barings’ Global Head of Equities, Dr. Ghadir Cooper, discusses the impacts of COVID-19, the opportunity for companies capitalizing on structural growth trends from technology to demographics, and the integral role of ESG in fundamental analysis.
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White papersInvesting today for a better tomorrow - Euro Green & Sustainable Bond
Green business is good business. Global green bond issuance climbed by nearly 50% last year (Climate Bond Initiative, 2020) and it is set to continue its growth as investors’ demand for more sustainable investments with a real impact on society is increasing.
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White papersCoronavirus Pandemic Shifts Focus to ESG
The coronavirus pandemic has highlighted the importance of risks that fit within the realm of environmental, social and governance (ESG).
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White papersBalancing the carbon equation: how we are investing for a better climate
The climate crisis does not end at our coastline, it is a global emergency – and dealing with it requires coordinated action to safeguard the planet for future generations. In the latest Equitorial, we explain how our bespoke solutions can help meet investors’ climate change needs.
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White papersOil demand – Over the hill and far away
Demand for oil may recover in line with the post-pandemic bounce-back in economic growth. However, longer term, it will resume the downtrend that was visible already amid the structural pressures on demand that look likely to be reinforced by the changes in behaviour resulting from the measures taken around the globe to contain the spread of COVID-19.
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White papersOil: Demand on Remand
Mark Lewis, Global Head of Sustainability Research and Richard Barwell, Head of Macro Research at BNP Paribas Asset Management discuss the potentially lasting impact that Covid-19 and global lockdown is having on oil demand:
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White papersImpact Report, Q1 2020
Diabetes is one of the world’s four major noncommunicable diseases – and the number of adults with the disease is rising rapidly. In our Q1 2020 report, we explore the diabetes epidemic and innovative solutions to tackle this unmet medical need.
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White papersAn Update On Our ESG Scores
Health security concerns in the time of COVID-19? Global Macro Views highlights five country case studies.
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White papersEarth Day 2020: a worldwide call to boost climate action
22 April 2020 sees the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, a global event to highlight support for environmental protection. Four years to the day from the signing of the Paris climate agreement, this year’s Earth Day has climate action as its theme.
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White papersSolving the plastic pollution problem
Plastic and packaging pollution is one of the most pressing global environmental threats and has become a material issue for investors. Only 14% of estimated plastic packaging is recycled globally. Of the remainder, around 14% is incinerated, 40% is landfilled, and 32% is ‘leaked’ to the environment.
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White papersUnlocking the potential of environmental investments
There is a way for investors to both safeguard the environment and simultaneously secure an attractive return.
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White papersMeasuring the business world’s environmental footprint
The idea of “ethical” or “green” investing has gained ground in recent years, but it is hampered by a lack of quantitative definitions.
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White papersFast Retailing case study
Fast Retailing has made significant improvements in managing human rights risks in its supply chain and on other sustainability risks following investor engagement. This case study details how EOS has engaged with the company since 2016 on the challenges the company is facing as a casual clothing retailer.
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White papersCorporate Responsibility - Moment Of Truth
Pushed to its very limits, mankind reveals its true nature. As the health, economic and market crisis unfolds, and at a time when maximizing profits and shareholder returns is no longer the priority, the sincerity of corporate responsibility is being put the test.
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White papersWhat will recession mean for the energy transition?
As the coronavirus pandemic continues to immobilise the global economy, recessionary conditions are looming large. But what will recession mean for the energy transition?
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White papersWill COVID-19 lead to sustainable change?
The COVID-19 pandemic has led the world into the largest social distancing experiment in history. A USD 2 trillion US government stimulus programme and US Treasury yields below 1% are all the result of the crisis. In addition, oil prices have fallen to below USD 20 a barrel as demand destruction has exacerbated the effects of a collapse in OPEC’s pricing policy. Will the world go back to ‘status quo’ when we exit this dislocation? Probably not. We believe the learnings from the ‘go-remote’ experiment are here to stay. The implications for the future of energy, real estate, work, education, health care delivery and so forth are vast.
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White papers2018 ESG Annual Report
Since 2008, PGIM Real Estate has published an annual sustainability report to summarize the progress and commitments made within our environmental, social and governance (ESG) objectives. The 2018 ESG Report was prepared by the PGIM Real Estate’s Sustainability and ESG teams with support from our corporate sustainability and ESG management consultant who we have engaged to enhance our environmental targets and goals, pursue new health and well-being certifications, and expand our tracking systems for governance and social metrics for all of our global regions.
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White papersWhat is microfinance and why does it matter for investors?
Microfinance is a promising way to address global problems such as poverty, inequality and environmental damage. But what’s in it for investors?
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White papersHow microfinance can help investors keep calm and carry on
Coronavirus has rocked traditional asset classes, but microfinance has historically been resilient in times of crisis. What’s next?
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White papersESG matters - now more than ever
At the international business of Federated Hermes, we believe that investing responsibly is the best way to sustain long-term outperformance and help deliver beneficial outcomes for investors, companies, society and the environment.
