News & Commentaries
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…
A New Measure Captures a Company′s “Total Social Investment.”
"In its report ’What Counts: The ‘S′ in ESG, New Conclusions,’ CECP, with support from Cisco, introduces an aggregated calculation called ’Total Social Investment (TSI).’ The calculation is a forward-looking reflection of the innovative ways companies invest in society. TSI offers a high-level and comparable snapshot for use by investors and other stakeholders to determine…
In Sight of the Clean Trillion.
"The Ceres Clean Trillion highlights the need for an additional $1 trillion per year in clean energy investment to avoid the worst impacts of climate change. Now that clean energy has gone mainstream, this ’Clean Trillion’ goal is eminently feasible. This report, In Sight of the Clean Trillion, points to significant opportunities for investors to…
