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The growth of ESG

Even for those who know that ESG is an acronym for Environmental, Social and Governance there is a lot of subjectivity in the way the term is understood.

Ukraine crisis leaves Europe at an energy crossroads

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has raised a series of questions over this strategy.

Investing in tomorrow: Issue 2

When it comes to ESG, actions can take many forms and there is no ‘one size fits all’ approach.

Making ESG an integral part of the business

Our research explores the challenges companies are facing globally

Premier Miton hires abrdn managers to launch new sustainable EM fund

Premier Miton hires abdrn managers

Capital Group ESG Global Study 2022

This skills gap presents an opportunity for asset managers to forge closer ties with investors through the provision of educational materials and resources.

Biodiversity: the new driving force behind responsible investing

The climate emergency is a major challenge, and justifies channelling money towards companies seeking ways of dealing with it.

Schroders urges oil & gas majors to publish climate targets consistent with Paris Agreement

This follows the publication of Schroders Engagement Blueprint which has set new standards on active ownership and targets on engagement and Schroders’ recent commitment to supporting workers’ and digital rights ahead of tech companies’

BNP Paribas tops ESG communication rankings

Peregrine’s study also found that companies with stronger communications were more likely to see higher brand awareness and momentum around ESG

ESMA study looks at reasons for lower costs in ESG funds

Even after controlling for these differences, ESG funds remain statistically cheaper and better performing than non-ESG peers.

Helping companies calculate and reduce their carbon footprint

So, putting a lot of user research and testing into it initially makes so much more sense. At first it might feel like it’s slowing us down, but in the end, it’s better.”

Lombard Odier Investment Managers launches Sustainable Private Credit Strategy

The LOIM Sustainable Private Credit strategy seeks to provide primarily bilateral senior secured private loans to diversified North American climate transition-oriented industries.

ESG-conscious companies worth 50% more, Schroders finds

Duncan Lamont, Schroder's head of strategic research, said most of the value-add came through the environmental channel.

Time to get serious about the realities of climate risk

Many companies overlook the pressing, often surprising, array of climate risks they face. By understanding them better, leaders can safeguard their business and identify opportunities to compete in a decarbonizing world.

Sustainable investing needs to evolve. Fast

The leading businesses of tomorrow will be those that create value for all of their stakeholders. To identify them, sustainable investment approaches need to be re-engineered. Three of Ninety One’s portfolio managers explain how.

Capital Group ESG Global Study 2022

The result is a comprehensive report providing in-depth ESG insights, thoughts on ESG trends and views regarding ESG regulation.

NGFS publishes two new documents on climate-related risk differentials and credit ratings

The report shows that - despite recent progress - there is still a lack of transparency surrounding the methodologies used by the rating agencies to incorporate climate-risk factors and how these factors contribute to the final rating.

Is There Alpha in ESG Data for Sovereign Debt?

We have not been able to find systematic alpha in ESG data for sovereigns so far. However, for a discretionary fund manager, ESG data analysis is a potential rich area for idiosyncratic alpha.

Pandemic, war and climate change sharpen focus on ESG

Momentum behind ESG and sustainability continues to build, fuelled by investor demand and a desire to make an impact.

The Foundations of Good ESG Governance and Policy

At the heart of incorporating a sound ESG strategy lies governance and policy.

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