Results for archive, analysis, ESG, 4, 6
Investors increasingly demand ESG and low-carbon indices to benchmark their portfolio. But what are the potential pitfalls, and what are regulators doing about them, ask Gregory Campbell and Daniela Bunea
ESG
At least €20 billion ($22 billion) a year is required to protect biodiversity in the European Union (EU) over the next decade, according to the European Commission. It says this will require contributions from EU funds, national governments and private sources of capital.
ESG,Policy
The recovery response to the Covid-19 pandemic is an unintended opportunity to shift the world to a greener economy, but the social emergency and future social demands cannot be ignored, argues Marcio Viegas
ESG
Climate change remains the most serious long-term threat we face, and we must ensure it is foremost in shaping the global recovery from this crisis, argues Fiona Reynolds
ESG,Policy
Sustainable ETFs chalked up another resilient performance amid the market turmoil in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. BlackRock's regional sustainable ETF head tells Ahren Lester what may have driven this, and what it means for the future of the asset class.
ESG,Equity
The Operating Principles for Impact are set to bring increased transparency to impact investing, the IFC's Neil Gregory tells Michael Hurley, on the first anniversary of their launch.
ESG Data,IMPACT
Good governance can yield significant ESG outcomes and returns, argues Dean Alborough
ESG
Insurers have long been aware of the risks of a global pandemic, but have failed to act. They mustn't make the same mistake on climate change, Peter Bosshard writes
ESG,Insurance,Investment
Various initiatives from the financial sector could make this a breakthrough year for biodiversity data, ahead of a hoped-for global agreement on conservation for the next decade. Graham Cooper reports
ESG,ESG Data
What is material today may not be tomorrow, and what is not material today may be tomorrow, argue Thomas Kuh, and Andre Shepley
ESG
As well as considering the ESG credentials of an infrastructure project, investors should also consider resilience. Christopher Marchant reports
ESG,ESG Data
With its broad scope from airports to hospitals, wind farms to oil pipelines, assessing ESG data in the infrastructure sphere comes with a wide array of challenges. Christopher Marchant spoke to experts in the sector about the ongoing push for in standardisation and disclosure.
ESG,ESG Data
Tesla has helped turbocharge the fund's returns, writes Peter Cripps
ESG,Equity
The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank is on a mission to lure the world's largest pools of wealth to invest in emerging market infrastructure, Stefen Shin tells Michael Hurley
ESG,Investment
The market for data on the social impacts of investments in real estate is growing rapidly, writes Christopher Marchant
ESG,ESG Data
Investors are striving to get a handle on physical climate risks, but the data is still under construction, writes Christopher Marchant
ESG,ESG Data
Greater demand for sustainable investment products could lead to pricing advantage, argues Neil Caddy
Debt,ESG,Investment
A raft of standards and certification schemes can help real estate investors understand transition risks in their portfolio, writes Christopher Marchant
ESG,ESG Data,Stranded Assets
Data providers are stepping in to fill the disclosure gap. Joe Walsh and Peter Cripps report
ESG,ESG Data,Equity,Investment,Stranded Assets
A growing number of mainstream investment firms are allocating capital to preserving and enhancing natural assets, but much more is needed, say Graham Cooper and Sophie Tremolet
Debt,ESG,Equity,Investment