“Europe has so far largely resisted the anti-ESG tide, due to greater political and consumer support for greener products and…Continue readingEurope stands firm against US-driven ESG backlash

What drives sustainable investing? Adoption determinants of sustainable investing exchange-traded funds in Europe. “Our results confirm the positive effects of…Continue readingWhat drives sustainable investing? Adoption determinants of sustainable investing exchange-traded funds in Europe

Walk well and talk well: Impact of the consistency of ESG performance and disclosure on firms’ stock price crash risk.…Continue readingWalk well and talk well: Impact of the consistency of ESG performance and disclosure on firms’ stock price crash risk

“Deloitte and The Fletcher School surveyed more than 1,000 asset owners, asset managers, and investment advisers, including CEOs, CIOs, Heads…Continue reading80% of Global Investors Now Have Sustainable Investment Policies in Place: Deloitte/Tufts Survey

How does greenness translate into greenium? Evidence from China’s green bonds. “The empirical findings show that green labeling bonds have…Continue readingHow does greenness translate into greenium? Evidence from China’s green bonds

On the superior performance of SRI funds. “We compare the performance of 1126 US mutual funds deemed socially responsible to…Continue readingOn the superior performance of SRI funds

More female, better corporate performance? Evidence from Chinese listed companies. “Our analysis indicates no significant impact of gender diversity on…Continue readingMore female, better corporate performance? Evidence from Chinese listed companies

“A number of church-based pension funds have asserted that ESG forms a core part of their strategies and raison d’etre.”…Continue readingESG has long been part of the DNA of faith-based pension funds

“Why Verizon, United Airlines, Gilead Sciences, and Ikea are among Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies in corporate social responsibility for…Continue readingThe most innovative corporate social responsibility companies in 2024

“Asset managers ignoring ESG factors are taking on increased risk and missing out on opportunities to improve long-term performance.” [COMMENTARY]…Continue readingWhy asset managers need to explode these five ESG myths

“The sustainable investment industry in the United States has grudgingly endorsed a watered-down regulation on climate disclosure, acknowledging a barrage…Continue readingU.S. SEC waters down its climate reporting rule under legal threats