News and CommentariesThe incredible shrinking climate ambitions of the world’s largest asset managers August 3, 2023admin“InfluenceMap says the number of asset managers carrying out ‘truly ambitious and effective climate stewardship practices’ has shrunk by 45%…Continue readingThe incredible shrinking climate ambitions of the world’s largest asset managers
News and CommentariesBlackRock, State Street scramble to manage greenwashing risk August 3, 2023admin“The Financial Services Council held an urgent phone hookup with members this week to discuss their vulnerability to prosecution for…Continue readingBlackRock, State Street scramble to manage greenwashing risk
News and CommentariesGreenwashing lessons for investment managers August 2, 2023admin“Legislation and guidelines set by the EU in respect of ESG, like the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), the Taxonomy…Continue readingGreenwashing lessons for investment managers
News and CommentariesIt’s Not Just Wildfires and Hurricanes: Extreme Heat Is a Silent Killer for Companies August 2, 2023admin“Extreme heat could account for 65% of North America’s productivity losses by 2030, Sustainalytics says.” [COMMENTARY] This research provides some…Continue readingIt’s Not Just Wildfires and Hurricanes: Extreme Heat Is a Silent Killer for Companies
News and CommentariesIndia to emerge as global renewable energy powerhouse with fastest growing capacity August 1, 2023August 1, 2023admin“India is poised to establish itself as one of the largest solar module manufacturers in the world and is witnessing…Continue readingIndia to emerge as global renewable energy powerhouse with fastest growing capacity
News and CommentariesThe Green Gold Rush: Rising Investments in Geologic Hydrogen July 31, 2023admin“Recently, we reported on a discovery in France that unearthed a massive geologic natural hydrogen deposit in the Lorraine region, a find…Continue readingThe Green Gold Rush: Rising Investments in Geologic Hydrogen
News and CommentariesHow ISSB standards boost corporate ESG strategies July 29, 2023admin“These new standards provide industry-specific factors and disclosure standards that are going to help companies as they adopt these standards.…Continue readingHow ISSB standards boost corporate ESG strategies
News and CommentariesHypocrisy penalty: Investors especially hate companies that say they’re good then behave badly – unless the money is good July 28, 2023admin“Stock investors punish companies caught doing something unethical a lot more when these businesses also have a record of portraying…Continue readingHypocrisy penalty: Investors especially hate companies that say they’re good then behave badly – unless the money is good
News and Commentaries2023 Sustainable Investment Survey July 27, 2023admin“Since the release of our last Sustainable Investment Survey report in October 2022, we have been busy with our sustainable…Continue reading2023 Sustainable Investment Survey
News and CommentariesESG Funds: Do They Walk the Talk? July 26, 2023admin“Sustainable investors are causing companies to focus on improving their ESG scores to either gain a competitive advantage or avoid…Continue readingESG Funds: Do They Walk the Talk?