Category: News and Commentaries

cover banks, underwriters, companies, etc. [COMMENTARY] An interesting list, particularly for those in the investment industry. Provides good insight into…Continue reading

"A new tool that allows investors, regulators, NGOs, corporates, and consumers to monitor the sustainability of over 4,000 of the…Continue readingArabesque Combines Big Data and AI to Launch Unique Corporate Transparency Tool.

"Shifting the spotlight to medium-sized corporate sustainability leaders across Canada." [COMMENTARY] An interesting and useful list, particularly for Canadian ethical…Continue reading2017 Future 40 Responsible Corporate Leaders in Canada ranking.

"A new academic study shows that negative news linking a company to environmental, social, or governance (ESG) issues increases credit…Continue readingAcademic Research Based on RepRisk Data Shows That Negative ESG News Increases Credit Risk.

"Portfolios were far from [Michael] Jantzi’s ambitions when he landed degrees from Canadian universities in economics and international affairs. He…Continue readingThis Man Will Purify Your Portfolio.

"We want the US economy to be energy efficient and powered by low-carbon energy. Cost-effective and innovative solutions can help…Continue readingPresident Trump & Congress get a letter: One thousand companies and investors have signed the Business Backs Low-Carbon USA statement.

"Pope Francis may be only the world′s third-greatest leader (behind Theo Epstein and Jack Ma, according to Fortune), but his…Continue readingMore Catholic capital flows toward impact investing.

"The largest responsible investment strategy globally is negative/exclusionary screening (US$15.02 trillion), followed by ESG integration (US$10.37 trillion) and corporate engagement/shareholder…Continue readingGlobal RI assets surpass US$22.89 trillion, a 25% increase from 2014.

"Advisors are rapidly running out of excuses to avoid, environmental, social and governance investing (ESG)… A recent survey by State…Continue readingClearing the Deck For ESG Integration.

"Citing the 2016 Schroders Global Investors Survey, Waterman told attendees at the ALFI European Asset Management Conference that investors aged…Continue readingESG-oriented millennials may have too-high hopes.