“What is driving the shift to sustainable investing? This visual dashboard from Raconteur explains five key drivers, from generational shifts…Continue reading5 Drivers Behind the Sustainable Investing Shift.

“Eighty percent of companies now report on sustainability, compared with only 12 percent in 1993.” [COMMENTARY] This read provides a…Continue readingDramatic increase in sustainability reporting due to generational attitudes, ESG investing.

“What is driving the shift to sustainable investing? This visual dashboard from Raconteur explains five key drivers, from generational shifts…Continue reading5 Drivers Behind the Sustainable Investing Shift.

That revolution is being led by the IFRS Foundation, the body that oversees the work of the International Accounting Standards…Continue readingThe Future of ESG Is … Accounting? “

That revolution is being led by the IFRS Foundation, the body that oversees the work of the International Accounting Standards…Continue readingThe Future of ESG Is … Accounting? “

“A new type of bond that penalizes issuers for failing to meet social and environmental goals is raising concern among…Continue readingBrave new world of ESG bonds can sometimes leave investors cold.

“A new type of bond that penalizes issuers for failing to meet social and environmental goals is raising concern among…Continue readingBrave new world of ESG bonds can sometimes leave investors cold.

“CFA Institute’ plan to create a global ESG standard has triggered concern among some US and European asset managers already…Continue readingAsset managers complain over CFA’s proposed ESG standards.

“CFA Institute’ plan to create a global ESG standard has triggered concern among some US and European asset managers already…Continue readingAsset managers complain over CFA’s proposed ESG standards.

“Some of the country’s largest asset managers, including Vanguard, Fidelity and American Century, received low marks in Morningstar’s first assessment…Continue readingFidelity, Vanguard Rank Lowest in Morningstar’s New ESG Rating.

“Some of the country’s largest asset managers, including Vanguard, Fidelity and American Century, received low marks in Morningstar’s first assessment…Continue readingFidelity, Vanguard Rank Lowest in Morningstar’s New ESG Rating.

“Just Capital’s researchers found that the top 20% of firms enjoyed a 6.5% higher average annual return versus their industry…Continue readingCompanies that pay fair wages weather downturn better.

“Just Capital’s researchers found that the top 20% of firms enjoyed a 6.5% higher average annual return versus their industry…Continue readingCompanies that pay fair wages weather downturn better.

“The total US-domiciled assets under management using sustainable investing strategies grew from $12.0 trillion at the start of 2018 to…Continue readingThe US SIF Foundation’s Biennial “Trends Report” Finds That Sustainable Investing Assets Reach $17.1 Trillion.

“The total US-domiciled assets under management using sustainable investing strategies grew from $12.0 trillion at the start of 2018 to…Continue readingThe US SIF Foundation’s Biennial “Trends Report” Finds That Sustainable Investing Assets Reach $17.1 Trillion.

“However, they do outperform the rest of the market when there are unexpected shifts in customers’ tastes for green products…Continue readingWhy ESG Investors Are Happy to Settle for Lower Returns.

“However, they do outperform the rest of the market when there are unexpected shifts in customers’ tastes for green products…Continue readingWhy ESG Investors Are Happy to Settle for Lower Returns.

“If the U.S. stays out of the Paris agreement, there will be consequences for American businesses with a global footprint,…Continue readingA Paris Exit Creates Climate Liability for U.S. Businesses.

“If the U.S. stays out of the Paris agreement, there will be consequences for American businesses with a global footprint,…Continue readingA Paris Exit Creates Climate Liability for U.S. Businesses.

“The legal risk for pension funds that fail to account for climate change in portfolio investments is about to become…Continue readingThe World’s Courtrooms Could Unleash the Next Wave of Green Investing.