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“The ESG mobilisation of capital faces the Sisyphean challenges of political loggerheads and the slow crawl towards commercial-scale data.” [COMMENTARY]The…Continue readingThere is no silver bullet for ESG standardisation.

“What should the S in ESG refer to? It is logical to assume that it refers to social outcomes associated…Continue readingESG Investing Needs to Expand Its Definition of Materiality.

“Active share is a measure of how much a fund’s holdings deviate from its benchmark index, and funds with the…Continue readingThe Evidence Mounts Against Active Share.

“In ourannual survey of attitudes towards responsible investment, institutional investors cited fiduciary duty as the top reason for incorporating ESG…Continue readingHow Does Incorporating ESG Relate to Fiduciary Duty?

“The Clean200TM is an educational tool intended to give individuals the ability to research companies that are effectively balancing people,…Continue readingReport: Meet the top 200 companies investing in a clean energy future.

“ESG ratings should place increased emphasis on CO2 intensity and emissions rather than the current focus on disclosing corporate policy…Continue readingThe problem with ESG scores.

“ESG accounting is a mess. Competing initiatives mean there’s no uniform set of standards for measuring a company’s progress on…Continue readingWe Need Universal ESG Accounting Standards.

“The shift to the shadows is problematic for two main reasons. First, the claims being made by listed firms (and…Continue readingThe truth about dirty assets.

“I’ve worked with hundreds of advisors across Canada to help them get comfortable and proactive in the space and, from…Continue readingThe risk of not talking to clients about ESG is losing them, RI expert says.

“The NerdWallet survey of more than 2,000 U.S. adults — including 1,608 who currently have investments — conducted online by…Continue readingSurvey: Just 23% of Investors Align Most Investments to Their Values.