News & Commentaries
The 2018 Best 50 Corporate Citizens in Canada ranking.
"Corporate Knights has decided once again, with sponsorship support from the Canadian Industry Partnership for Energy Conservation (CIPEC), to carry forward the annual Best 50 Corporate Citizens in Canada ranking into its 17th year. CIPEC helps organizations increase profits by improving energy efficiency and reducing greenhouse gas emissions." [COMMENTARY]Always a terrific ranking. It’s admirable that…
Green economy now ‘approximately same size as fossil fuel sector.′
"The global green economy now represents a total market share similar to that of the fossil fuel sector. That′s according to FTSE Russell, which says it makes up 6% of global markets and is worth approximately $54 trillion (£40.3tn). The stock indices organisation says the sustainable economy is growing, compared to the shrinking fossil fuel…
Responsible Investment Association Australasia (RIAA) reports big gains in funds interested in ESG.
"81% of Australia′s largest super funds are committed to responsible investment (up from 70% in 2016), and 62% report annually on activity, highlighting how deeply responsible investing has become part of Australian investment markets." [COMMENTARY]The media release linked to below demonstrates that responsible investing is growing fast in Australasia.Aussie super funds take up the gauntlet…
Millennials are leading an investment revolution — here’s what makes their generation different.
"Some 92% of millennials agreed with the statement ’I care more about having a positive impact on society than doing well financially’ compared to 52% of nonmillennials." [COMMENTARY]This survey by Nuveen illustrates the sharp differences between the way millennials and non-millennials think about their lives, work, consumption, and investing. Again, as in so many other…
Ethical funds reach record high in the UK.
"Investors bought £138m in ethical funds in March 2018 compared to just £32m at the same point last year, according to the most recent data from the Investment Association. Ethical funds still make up a small proportion of the total at 1.3 per cent. But the number is growing, from 1 per cent in 2015."…
US government’s] GAO Urges Removal Of Roadblocks To ESG Investing In Retirement Plans.
"ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) investing roadblocks in retirement plans should be removed, the Government Accountability Office (GAO), the investigative arm of Congress, urged in a report today. ’Asset managers and state and municipal plans using ESG strategies report enhanced risk management and other benefits,’ the report said." [COMMENTARY]Good to see other arms of the…
