"A survey by FTSE Russell shows nearly half (46 per cent) of global asset owners have an allocation to smart…Continue readingESG investing and smart beta combination grows in popularity.

"Six in 10 investors plan to increase their allocations to responsible investments over the next three years. The same proportion…Continue readingEuropean pension funds ramp up responsible investments.

"Determining whether marijuana is a responsible investment depends on several fundamental factors that should be discussed with an investment professional…Continue readingResponsible investors have burning questions about cannabis.

"Only 21% of advisers surveyed reported feeling very well informed about responsible investing strategies, and the survey found accessing ESG…Continue readingResponsible Investing Strategies Still a Challenge for Advisers–Q4 2017 Eaton Vance Advisor Top-of-Mind Index (ATOMIX) survey of 1,000 financial advisers.

"The latest rankings on international brands’ environmental performance in the China supply chain was jointly released by the Institute of…Continue readingTop 10 brands with the best green supply chains.

"The European Union′s executive has decided to start work on an impact assessment to assess whether and how such a…Continue readingEU considering sustainable investing as fiduciary duty for investors.

[COMMENTARY] It’s clear that the mainstream investment industry is adopting ESG criteria as important to investment analysis and attracting millennials…Continue readingJust released: new surveys related to ESG investing.

"More than a quarter of the $88 trillion assets under management globally are now invested according to environmental, social and…Continue readingMcKinsey: ESG No Longer Niche as Assets Soar Globally.

"Companies that outperform in industry-relevant environmental, social, and governance (ESG) areas boast higher valuation multiples and margins, all other factors…Continue readingCompanies That Lead on Societal Impact Reap Financial Benefits.

"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.