ESG
The Evolution of Target Date Funds in Retirement Plans
Portfolio manager Christopher Sharpe reviews trends in target date investing, with a focus on hybrid funds that combine active and passive strategies.
ESG in Retirement Plans – Regulatory Update November 2021
Update on the Department of Labor’s proposed regulations related to ESG investing in retirement plans.
Portfolio Construction with ESG: Buy, Renovate or Build?
Learn about three ways to create an investment portfolio with an ESG (environmental, social, governance) focus.
- November 9, 2021
- Gregory V. Kanarian
Who Are the Builders of a Sustainable World?
Jens Peers, CEO of Mirova US, explains his team’s approach to identifying opportunities and why sustainability is an important driver of outperformance.
DC Getting Busy with Climate Risk Regulation in Finance
With climate change risk a top focus for the Biden administration, Government Relations specialist Susan Olson outlines legislation and regulations under way.
Natixis Investment Managers’ Stance on ESG in Retirement Plans
Natixis Investment Managers recently urged the DOL to consider five key points related to ESG investing in retirement plans.
Gen Z: Who Else?
Jens Peers, CFA, CEO, and CIO, Mirova US, elaborates on Generation Z and identifies key characteristics and trends; he also highlights some possible scenarios of how it may impact other generations going forward.
The G Factor
Amber Fairbanks and Manon Salomez, ESG analyst, give their view on the impact of Covid-19 on corporate governance and Mirova’s vision of creating shared value over the long term.
At the Dawn of a New Era
Nathalie Wallace Head of ESG Strategy and Development, Mirova US* and Mathilde Dufour Head of Sustainability Research Listed Assets, Mirova discuss the impact that the U.S. re-joined the Paris Climate Agreement under the new Biden Administration.
A New Green Deal with Suzanne Senellart from Mirova
Mirova portfolio manager points out that as human activity threatens the planet, innovative green solutions are driving the transition to carbon neutrality.
Sustainable Funds as 401(k) Option Improved Plan’s Contribution Rates
See how one company encouraged employees to contribute more to their 401(k) plans by offering a new Qualified Default Investment Alternative (QDIA).
Culture is the Precursor to Diversity
Investment firms with strong corporate cultures can better support D&I efforts.
Under New Management in a Fast-Changing World
Perspective on how investors may benefit from macroeconomic trends and changing US government policies related to social inequality and climate change.
Connecting 5G Hype with ESG Reality
Louise Schreiber, SRI Analyst at Mirova, looks at the investment potential of 5G today and assesses its future uses and limitations in the context of ESG.
- January 18, 2021
Customized Equity Portfolios Invest for Racial Equality
The AIA Racial Equity investment approach uses direct indexing to focus on companies that promote diversity, equity and inclusion.
Taking Responsible Investment from Talk to Action
Demographic, technological, environment, and governance transitions can present opportunities for investors focused on risk and sustainability.
Diversity in Asset Management: Staying Ahead of Investor Expectations
A diverse workforce challenges conventional thinking and creates a more dynamic and rewarding work environment. It may also lead to better experiences for clients.
Utility Companies Face Challenges in an Evolving Energy Landscape
Gauging the environmental and social impact of utility companies requires a look at how their energy source mix may impact their long-term sustainability.
ESG and Sustainable Investing: Uncovering Motivations, Dispelling Myths
It’s time to challenge many of the biggest misconceptions about ESG and sustainable investing so that conversations can be more productive.
Mission Critical: Sustainable Retirement Investing
See why the Shelton Group uses the Natixis Sustainable Future Funds® in their 401(k) plan.