Towards a Greener Tomorrow

Focusing on sustainability with ESG allocations

Allocating capital in a sustainable manner has quickly become more than a trend; it is now seen as a necessity. Risks such as climate change are forcing investors and asset managers to adapt to a new normal beyond geopolitical tensions and tighter central bank policy. This means allocating with environmental, social and governance risks in mind.

Nordics Claim Top Honors in Latest Country Sustainability Rankings (Robeco)

Looking across the world at which sovereigns are acting in an ESG-friendly manner, the Nordic countries of Europe are right at the top. Find out why.

Climate-aware Return Assumptions: An Update (BlackRock)

For compliance reasons, this paper is only accessible in the United States and Canada

The road towards a greener economy will not be smooth; but volatility can also allow new opportunities to surface.

Making Sense of Sustainability: A Policy Perspective (State Street Corporation)

U.S. regulatory authorities, like the SEC, are making progress towards mandatory climate risk disclosures for public companies.

Real Estate: Overcoming the Decarbonisation Data Challenge (M&G Investments)

For compliance reasons, this paper is only accessible in certain geographies

Real estate is a sector undergoing a fundamental transformation as investors back its decarbonisation. This is in line with the goal of a greener global economy.

ESG Practices in China (ICMA)

This report provides a comprehensive summary of all ESG-related policies that have been issued by financial regulators in China.

Municipal Bonds: Untapped Potential in ESG Strategies (Insight Investment)

For compliance reasons, this paper is only accessible in the United States and Canada

ESG-related risks to this part of credit markets are rare. However, climate change is thought to pose a future ESG-related risk to U.S. municipal bonds.

Diversity Washing (Chicago Booth)

This paper finds that U.S.-listed companies, when it comes to reporting on the diversity of their employees, use too much discretion.

SAVVY WEBINAR

Aligning Investment Activity with Sustainable Development Goals (Qontigo)

Alignment with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) is becoming a common topic of debate among asset owners and managers. Join leading experts for an in-depth conversation on this subject: Thursday, February 16, 2023 at 9am ET / 2pm GMT / 3pm CET.