“‘Looming mismatch’ between world’s climate ambitions and availability of necessary critical minerals, according to a new report.” [COMMENTARY] Most ethical…Continue readingDemand for minerals threatens clean energy rollout, IEA warns.

“Greenwashing is a persistent and growing problem in the ESG landscape. However, many companies in Japan suffer from this issue…Continue readingSee Japan in a different light: How investors get ESG in world’s third-largest economy wrong.

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“The challenge of identifying metrics that drive ‘better’ or ‘worse’ ESG results.” [COMMENTARY] This is a good article that describes…Continue readingESG metrics rest on sand, not granite.

“Indeed, fund managers are sensitive to disclosures only in the presence of binding commitments to environment sustainability. Sustainable funds lower…Continue readingKeeping Promises? Carbon Risk (CR) Disclosure and Mutual Fund Portfolios.

“Latest research shows ESG finance encourages investors to leave less in cash.” [COMMENTARY] This shows that investors get excited about…Continue readingEthical investing encourages consumers to invest more.