Category: News and Commentaries

“The Church of England’s national bodies will invest only in companies working towards net zero carbon emissions by 2050, it…Continue readingChurch sets 2050 net zero target for companies.

“An index of the Global 100 most sustainable corporations in the world.” [COMMENTARY]I always look forward to this annual review!…Continue readingCorporate Knights 2020 Global 100 ranking.

“73% of Canadians believe responsible investment portfolios are the way of the future; 81% believe that responsible investment offers the…Continue readingNearly two-thirds of Canadian retail investors are interested in allocating more funds to responsible investment, RBC Global Asset Management survey finds.

“A link exists between a company’s ESG performance and its financial performance, according to a study published Thursday from ISS…Continue readingESG Matters.

“Most of these codes, particularly the UN PRI, are meaningless. — Alicia McElhaney” [COMMENTARY]I agree. If there’s no detailed definition…Continue readingThere Are 2,698 Signatories to the United Nations’ ESG Code. Has It Changed Anyone’s Behavior?

“The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is considering rule changes that could undermine investors’ ability to push for better environmental…Continue readingProposed SEC rule changes could impede investor activism.

“The European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority (Eiopa) found in its most recent stress tests of European pension funds that…Continue readingESG future-proofing can help to defy market risks.

“Investment advisers say regulatory scrutiny of socially responsible investing could provide a stronger foundation for a way of constructing portfolios…Continue reading[US] Advisers welcome potential regulatory scrutiny of ESG investing.