Category: News and Commentaries

"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.