"Almost a quarter (23%) of companies have targets to move away from fossil fuels in energy consumption, while almost all…Continue readingClimate risk exposure falls as companies boost green action.

"That is the stark conclusion of a new report from consultancy giant KPMG, which reveals that 72 percent of large…Continue readingThree-quarters of companies don’t acknowledge climate risks.

"Although environmental, social and governance consideration was up for all regions from the CFA Institute’s 2015 survey, Europe, the Middle…Continue readingESG analysis grows in all regions for CFA Institute members; EMEA takes biggest leap.

"AllianzGI found that 68% respondents in the 65+ age demographic had a favorable view of ESG investing compared to only…Continue readingSeniors 65 and Older Are More Interested in ESG Strategies Than Younger Generations, Finds AllianzGI ESG Clarity Survey.

"The PRI argued that many of the 200 or so asset managers and schemes that have signed up to the…Continue readingPRI threatens to strip members of signatory status in ’greenwashing’ purge.

"With 32.9% wanting to invest in ESG/sustainable investments, why do actual investments total only 3%? Using the survey results, the…Continue reading’True Bearing’ Financial Planners Unveil Consumer Attitudes Towards Sustainable Investment.

"Almost half of big European investors fear they will lose out on returns if they invest sustainably, despite the majority…Continue readingInvestors fear ESG investment will hurt returns.

"This year, the Moskowitz Prize acknowledged the superior quality of the paper Corporate Governance and the Rise of Integrating Corporate…Continue readingAnnouncing the 2017 Moskowitz Prize Winner for Sustainable and Responsible Investing.

"Letting people know they have sustainable and ethical options when it comes to their banks, pensions, savings and investments so…Continue readingUK Good Money Week October 8-13, 2017.

"The Responsible Investment Association (RIA) is coordinating a week of events across Canada to promote learning about environmental, social, and…Continue readingResponsible Investment Week Canada Events October 23-27, 2017.

"Nine out of the top 10 largest U.S. asset managers are now active in impact investing, according to new Tideline…Continue readingMajor asset managers moving slowly but surely toward impact investing.

"More sophisticated pieces of analysis carried out by academics have shown very small positive correlations between female board members and…Continue reading100 Women: Do women on boards increase company profits?

"China, Russia and Turkey are among 49 countries that are ’non-investable’, according to an analysis of their potential for long-term…Continue readingCandriam: ESG analysis deems 49 countries ’non-investable.’

"To accurately gauge the latest attitudes, we surveyed more than 22,000 people from 30 countries who invest. We asked them…Continue readingThe global rise of sustainable investing — Schroders.

"Chinese companies that disclose their environmental, social and governance measures are outperforming on the stock market, data show." [COMMENTARY] There’s…Continue readingChina′s sustainable firms are starting to outperform.

"Twelve large investment consultants have joined forces to increase pressure on pension funds that are not taking environmental, social and…Continue reading[UK] Consultants pressure pension funds over ethical investment.

"Though DIY sustainable-ethical investing requires some work it can pay handsomely. The process is engaging and fun too. But the…Continue readingCanadian Money Saver publishes an article, "Do-It-Yourself Ethical Investing <em

"More than a quarter of North American institutions use environmental, social and governance (ESG) standards in their investment portfolios, and…Continue readingCatching The Wave: The Spread of ESG in Institutional Investment Portfolios.

"A coalition of institutional investors managing more than $1tn in assets is demanding that 60 of the world′s largest banks…Continue readingBig investors take aim at banks over climate change risk.

"Responsible Investment Week is dedicated to education and awareness about responsible investment (RI). The Responsible Investment Association (RIA) is coordinating…Continue readingResponsible Investment Week Canada, "make money responsibly." October 23-27, 2017.