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Positively Radiant - a new platform for ESG investment opportunities
The launch of a diverse, women-led, investment platform specializing in ESG-anchored portfolios and research for institutional investors and wealth managers by 2 speakers from RAO Global - the Americas in 2021
Overall progress in climate policy: Net Zero and adaptation
Without a much stronger and urgent effort, we will breach 1.5°C of warming in the early 2030s and remain ill-prepared for the future. G
Asia’s Road to Recovery – Uneven but in the Right Direction
It appears clear that the Chinese economy has navigated through the pandemic-induced growth slowdown. We see a continuation of robust manufacturing, powered by exports, and a solid rebound in service activities.
Chancellor Sunak shares an Appetiser ahead of the main meal at Mansion House
he will also set out a plan to force companies to report their environmental impact. Firms will have to say how climate change is likely to affect them.
Robeco still finds plenty to disagree with in the prevailing market consensus.
Insights from Robeco which will chime with many but may confuse others. Which one are you?
Nation’s most disadvantaged workers revealed
New research finds female employees aged 45+ from ethnic minorities are least respected and treated least fairly in the workplace
Plan for the future you want to see
ESG investing in China: Overcoming the ESG data challenge as it launches its first thematic fund as part of triple sustainable launch. Good things happen when insights are shared and conversations happen.
Can oil and gas investment go hand in hand with energy transition?
Until countries diversify their economies, it is unlikely that they will make decisions against monetizing their valuable O&G reserves.
The rise of ESG Law: in search of lost time
This realization has direct and significant implications for lawyers which, however, has not yet been fully understood. Chasing the dragon: the rise of the ESG law firm
2021 Central Bank Gold Reserves Survey
According to the 2021 Central Bank Gold Reserves (CBGR) survey, 21% of central banks intend to increase their gold reserves over the next 12 months. Central banks are also increasingly valuing gold’s performance during periods of crisis as this attribute now tops their rationale for holding gold.
Four overarching conditions for economic activity within the term ESG - EU
The taxonomy comprises a framework with four overarching conditions an economic activity needs to meet in order to qualify as environmentally sustainable.
Shell - the legal case that keeps on giving
Sometimes its the fanfare, at other times its the nuances effect. This is what the ruling was really about: Shell has an obligation of result for emissions connected to the activities of the entire group (i.e. scope 1 emissions and scope 2 emissions from subsidiaries).
Are investors ready for thematic investment opportunities?
Electricity generated from waste can provide 24/7 power for a smarter and greener grid.
RepRisk interviews Savita Subramanian, Head of ESG Research at BofA Securities
Bank of America Head of ESG Research observes that investors are increasingly leveraging company-disclosed ESG data
The changing face of accountability in Leadership at the top
The one thing the US Administration, Bumble & Toshiba have in common today: Leadership
Safe Drinking Water In 2021: Progress Made But So Much Further To Go
Around 50% of the world population is expected to be living in water-stressed areas by 2025. A water-stressed area is an area that doesn’t have adequate freshwater to meet demand.
The 'S' in ESG is coming of age
“The wise investor recognises that success is a process of continually seeking answers to new questions.” Sir John Templeton British investor
Net Zero Commitments Versus Science-Based Targets - MFS
Use the ESG data tool to determine if the companies you cover have committed to or have set a science-based target. Engage with companies that have not.
Physical Climate Risks
Extreme weather and record temperatures are now understood to be events that can be anticipated and incorporated into investment decisions.