News and CommentariesUnderstanding ESG Ratings: Legal Insights & Perspectives May 21, 2024admin“This article analyzes the salience of ESG ratings and considers certain methodologies underlying their calculation for professionals. The article also…Continue readingUnderstanding ESG Ratings: Legal Insights & Perspectives
News and CommentariesTaking a Strategic Approach to the ‘S’ in ESG: Creating a Social Impact Strategy May 20, 2024admin“While the ‘E’ in ESG has received significant attention, effort, and investment from regulators and organizations alike, the ‘S’ pillar,…Continue readingTaking a Strategic Approach to the ‘S’ in ESG: Creating a Social Impact Strategy
News and CommentariesThe Payoffs and Pitfalls of ESG Due Diligence May 20, 2024admin“Although Europe has spearheaded more stringent ESG regulations, dealmakers in all surveyed countries, including those in the US, recognize the…Continue readingThe Payoffs and Pitfalls of ESG Due Diligence
News and CommentariesThe Missing “T” in ESG May 15, 2024admin“In a recent paper, we argue that amidst the enthusiasm about ESG, a critical parameter has gone virtually unnoticed: corporate tax…Continue readingThe Missing “T” in ESG
News and CommentariesHow consultants have taken over sustainability reporting – and not for the better May 10, 2024admin“Companies are hiring external consultants to help report on ESG, but there aren’t enough checks to guard against greenwash.” [COMMENTARY]…Continue readingHow consultants have taken over sustainability reporting – and not for the better
News and CommentariesActive or Passive? Seeking Solutions to ESG Confusion May 10, 2024admin“Investors with an environmental, social and governance (ESG) focus are increasingly leaning toward passive portfolios, which may seem to offer…Continue readingActive or Passive? Seeking Solutions to ESG Confusion
News and CommentariesCEOs Invest Less in Corporate Social Responsibility When Their Own Money Is At Stake May 7, 2024May 7, 2024admin“In a new paper written with Ing-Haw Cheng of the University of Toronto and Harrison Hong of Columbia University and…Continue readingCEOs Invest Less in Corporate Social Responsibility When Their Own Money Is At Stake
News and CommentariesCatalyzing Sustainable Investment: Revealing ESG Power in Predicting Fund Performance with Machine Learning May 5, 2024admin“Our findings substantiate the positive correlation between ESG ratings and fund performance. In fact, our investigation identifies ESG score as…Continue readingCatalyzing Sustainable Investment: Revealing ESG Power in Predicting Fund Performance with Machine Learning
News and CommentariesFDIC bid to strip BlackRock and Vanguard of superpower ‘has legs’ and reckoning may start with curbs on self-certification of passive index funds April 28, 2024May 2, 2024admin“The bank deposit insurer could make the $17-trillion ETF power bloc lose the ability to self-certify as ‘passive’ funds because…Continue readingFDIC bid to strip BlackRock and Vanguard of superpower ‘has legs’ and reckoning may start with curbs on self-certification of passive index funds
News and CommentariesHow important is the G in ESG? Latest sustainable investment analysis from Robeco April 22, 2024admin“Robeco have reminded us that governance can seem neglected compared with the E and S in ESG, although it is…Continue readingHow important is the G in ESG? Latest sustainable investment analysis from Robeco