News and CommentariesThe time for engaging with fossil fuel companies is over July 12, 2023admin“The Church of England has announced it will divest from Shell, finally acknowledging the failure of more than a decade of…Continue readingThe time for engaging with fossil fuel companies is over
UncategorizedWeighted Average Green Revenue (WAGR): Integrating climate solutions into portfolio construction July 12, 2023September 12, 2023adminExecutive summary Transitioning to a green net-zero economy requires climate solutions that enable the economy to decarbonise, such as renewable…Continue readingWeighted Average Green Revenue (WAGR): Integrating climate solutions into portfolio construction
News and CommentariesWhy investors should integrate green revenues into portfolio construction July 12, 2023admin“In a recent paper researchers from Singapore’s GIC, FTSE Russell and asset management group GMO explain why investors should integrate green…Continue readingWhy investors should integrate green revenues into portfolio construction
News and CommentariesCommitted to Sustainable Investing? Three Questions to Ask Your Adviser July 10, 2023admin“As sustainable, responsible and impact investing (SRI) continues to gain popularity, more investors have questions and are curious to see…Continue readingCommitted to Sustainable Investing? Three Questions to Ask Your Adviser
News and Commentaries(US) Supreme Court Rules against University Affirmative Action Policies: Implications for ESG Investing and Engagement July 8, 2023admin“Although the decision applies directly only to educational institutions, it may have significant collateral impact on ESG investing and engagement…Continue reading(US) Supreme Court Rules against University Affirmative Action Policies: Implications for ESG Investing and Engagement
News and CommentariesISSB Takes The Lead On Global Sustainability Disclosure Standards – Will The U.S. Follow? July 8, 2023admin“The ISSB standards have substantial international support, and are widely viewed as paving the way for convergence on a single…Continue readingISSB Takes The Lead On Global Sustainability Disclosure Standards – Will The U.S. Follow?
News and CommentariesWill new global standard for corporate sustainability reporting corral wild west of ESG? July 5, 2023admin“The global accounting profession has launched a single standard for company environmental, social and governance (ESG) reporting, raising expectations that…Continue readingWill new global standard for corporate sustainability reporting corral wild west of ESG?
News and CommentariesThe Politicians Who Oppose Investment Freedom July 5, 2023admin“If the performance of ESG funds has been acceptable, which it unquestionably has been, and the underlying rationale for the…Continue readingThe Politicians Who Oppose Investment Freedom
News and CommentariesWho decides what ESG is and how to make investments greener – new research July 5, 2023admin“Our recently published research explores this question by looking at the actual sustainability impact that these funds have. Although financial industry groups claim…Continue readingWho decides what ESG is and how to make investments greener – new research
News and CommentariesAre green and socially responsible funds more efficient than conventional funds? A DEA approaches July 3, 2023admin“Findings: The results point out that socially responsible investment funds (SRIF) and green investment funds (GIF) are more efficient than…Continue readingAre green and socially responsible funds more efficient than conventional funds? A DEA approaches