The Future of Responsible Investing
From decarbonisation to restoring the planet's biodiversity capital
Responsible investing and ESG are related but not equivalent concepts. ESG is a method of "practicing" responsible investing, a tool of implementing ideas that are in line with the ethos of responsible investing. This carefully selected collection of top-quality analysis from key asset managers and institutions, such as the European Central Bank, offers investors crucial insights into what the future may hold for responsible investing, as well as for ESG products.
From Unaware to Dedicated: Assessing Hedge Funds’ ESG Credentials (Man Group)
Hedge funds are becoming more aware of the importance of responsible investing. However, there remains a lack of consensus of what this concept actually means.
Decarbonisation in Real Estate (M&G Investments)
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Decarbonising real estate portfolios on a global scale will have massive positive effects on the economy and the environment, but the process is not straightforward.
ESG Global Study 2022 (Capital Group)
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This survey of 1,100 professional investors from 19 markets around the world provides in-depth analysis into what moves the ESG sector.
Next Stop: Biodiversity (Candriam)
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Rejuvenating our planet's biodiversity should not be an option for asset managers, but a primary goal given the importance of biodiversity to a sustainable economy.
Podcast: Fixed on ESG, EP. 5 (PGIM Fixed Income)
Despite many misconceptions about ESG, looking through an ESG-lens at fixed income markets can help investors identify great opportunities.
The Inflation Reduction Act Of 2022: ESG Implications (SSGA | SPDR)
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U.S. policymakers passed the Inflation Reduction Act, aimed at fighting the overall rise of prices in the economy. However, the legislation contains key aspects for ESG investing.
Sustainability In Private Markets (Franklin Templeton Investments)
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Private markets may be opaque but the progress towards transparency on ESG matters has been impressive. What does the future hold for ESG in private markets?
Nature and Financial Institutions in Africa (McKinsey & Company, 2022)
Financial companies need to focus on financing businesses that grow and protect nature, rather than those which develop at the expense of the environment.
Climate Change Mitigation: How effective is green QE? (ECB, 2022)
What is the real impact of quantitative easing (QE) on climate change mitigation, if any? The ECB seeks to answer this question.
Video: How reliable are carbon emissions data? (Research Affiliates, 2022)
Carbon emissions data remains critical for investors to assess climate change risks. But how reliable is such data for allocators to use it?
The Role of Fossil Fuels in the Climate Transition (Unigestion, 2022)
Our economy remains heavily dependent on fossil fuels. How will the global economy change as fossil fuels are phased out?
