News & CommentariesCompanies That Lead on Societal Impact Reap Financial Benefits."Companies that outperform in industry-relevant environmental, social, and governance (ESG) areas boast higher valuation multiples and margins, all other factors…Continue readingCompanies That Lead on Societal Impact Reap Financial Benefits.October 25, 2017Climate risk exposure falls as companies boost green action."Almost a quarter (23%) of companies have targets to move away from fossil fuels in energy consumption, while almost all…Continue readingClimate risk exposure falls as companies boost green action.October 24, 2017Three-quarters of companies don’t acknowledge climate risks."That is the stark conclusion of a new report from consultancy giant KPMG, which reveals that 72 percent of large…Continue readingThree-quarters of companies don’t acknowledge climate risks.October 19, 2017ESG analysis grows in all regions for CFA Institute members; EMEA takes biggest leap."Although environmental, social and governance consideration was up for all regions from the CFA Institute’s 2015 survey, Europe, the Middle…Continue readingESG analysis grows in all regions for CFA Institute members; EMEA takes biggest leap.October 18, 2017Seniors 65 and Older Are More Interested in ESG Strategies Than Younger Generations, Finds AllianzGI ESG Clarity Survey."AllianzGI found that 68% respondents in the 65+ age demographic had a favorable view of ESG investing compared to only…Continue readingSeniors 65 and Older Are More Interested in ESG Strategies Than Younger Generations, Finds AllianzGI ESG Clarity Survey.October 17, 2017PRI threatens to strip members of signatory status in ’greenwashing’ purge."The PRI argued that many of the 200 or so asset managers and schemes that have signed up to the…Continue readingPRI threatens to strip members of signatory status in ’greenwashing’ purge.October 16, 2017 Previous Page1 … 175 176 177 178 179 … 218Next Page