ESG Investing
ESG Means Business
From seeking to manage risk to uncovering opportunities, ESG (environmental, social, and governance) can be a powerful investment analysis tool for investors.
Thematics AM Launches its First Report on Climate Strategy and Performance
As an asset management organisation with a pure thematic focus on the global listed equity markets, Thematics AM is committed to supporting efforts to mitigate against the effects of climate change.
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.
Enabling vs Labelling in Sustainable Finance
ESG data, standards and labels are unlikely to drive the change we seek until we first agree on the appropriate change mechanisms.
2021 ESG Investor Insight Report
Investors and professionals are warming up to the potential of ESG. Our research offers insight into five critical questions about ESG investing.
Biden and the Paris Agreement: What Rejoining Could Mean for Investors
The US has officially rejoined the Paris Agreement on climate change, signaling a broader focus by the Biden administration on sustainability issues.
Loomis Sayles: Fixed Income Approach to ESG and Corporate Issuers
The Loomis Sayles Global Fixed Income Team explains its ESG investment philosophy and enhancements to its capabilities and process.
Loomis Sayles: A Principled Approach to ESG in Investing
Well-known for deep proprietary research, Loomis Sayles believes that ESG considerations are an inextricable part of investment analysis.
Blended Finance: Finding the Right Mix of Public and Private Investment
To shift capital and enable ambitions to become reality, investment projects need a clear purpose and the right mix of public and private investment.
Can Sustainable Investing Really Save the World?
Amid the clamour for everything ESG today, asset managers, investors and advisors need to decide what they are genuinely trying to achieve.
Thematics Asset Management Launches its First ESG Report
Thematics AM announces the upcoming release of their ESG Report.
ESG Investment Terminology: What Exactly Are We Talking About?
A quick guide to some of the most commonly used terms and abbreviations related to sustainable investing.
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.
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.
New US SIF Report Highlights Trends in Sustainable Investing
Perspective on the US SIF Foundation’s 2020 Report on US Sustainable and Impact Investing presented by Lisa Woll, CEO of US SIF.
ESG Investing Gains Ground during Covid-19 Times
Why ESG-related investments attracted inflows during the coronavirus crisis is discussed in this interview with Jens Peers, CEO & CIO of Mirova US.
Out of the Frying Pan: Institutional Investors Are Responding to a Daunting – and Growing – Set of Challenges
Institutions face an environment without precedent in global politics, finance and economics. They are developing creative solutions to navigate it, drawing on a wider variety of assets and resources than ever to pursue their investment mandates.
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.
Latin America has the Greatest Global Demand for ESG Investments
Latin American investors have strongest appetite for ESG investments, and say they offer them the best of both worlds.
ESG Investing Survey: Investors Want the Best of Both Worlds
Individuals and professionals say ESG investing can help them align assets with personal values — and has the potential to drive real results.
Environmental, Social and Governance Issues: Sentiment Across Surveys
Individuals want investments that reflect their personal values, but professional investors are skeptical about performance.