Tag: sustainable investing

Alternatives September 15, 2021

Op-Ed: The Green Gambit—Investing for Corporate Strategic Advantage in the Post-COVID-19 World

Alan Martinovich, with global management consultancy Arthur D. Little, says now is the time to make intentional moves that will drive green transformation.

Asset Allocation May 4, 2021

Denmark’s ATP Loses $200 Million from Bond Exposure

The pension giant’s misstep came from increased sensitivity to interest rates.

March 2, 2021

One Year Later: 5 Ways the Pandemic Has Changed Investing

A suffering economy, a generous Washington, the homebound blues—all have played a role in scrambling the field over the past 12 months.

Alternatives February 19, 2021

Denmark’s ATP Makes Forays into Social Bonds

The pension giant dipped its toe into the increasingly popular instruments with a €95 million investment in 2020.

Asset Allocation November 23, 2020

Sustainable Investments Account for One-Third of AUM in US

Assets dedicated to such strategies have grown 42% in two years to nearly $17.1 trillion.

September 24, 2020

How Much Progress Has Been Made on Corporate America’s Stakeholder Pledge?

Last year, the Business Roundtable vowed to shift its corporate purpose to better serve communities and groups beyond its shareholder base. The promise, overall, hasn’t been kept yet.

Asset Management Culture September 23, 2020

SASB Eyes Standards on Internet Content

Guidelines are expected next year on data privacy, freedom of speech, and harmful content.

September 17, 2020

The Hodgepodge of ESG Investment Standards Sparks Controversy

MIT study underscores the confusion of ratings, then DOL cites that in proposing curbing sustainability factors in retirement portfolios.

Asset Management Culture September 17, 2020

Pandemic Creates Watershed Moment for Sustainable Investing

Sustainalytics Founder Michael Jantzi says COVID-19 has been a catalyst for ESG investing.

Asset Allocation September 14, 2020

Sustainable Water Fund Attracts $100 Million from Temasek, Microsoft

Clean technology firm Emerald Technology Ventures will invest in early- to expansion-stage businesses that address global water challenges.

Regulation September 14, 2020

Sustainability Leaders to Work on Common Corporate Reporting Standard

The group of five firms is responding to criticism that inconsistent disclosures make ESG reporting confusing.

Alternatives July 30, 2020

Majority of REITs Will Experience Water Scarcity by 2030, BlackRock Says

Properties built in the Southwest, as well as abroad in places such as Australia, Hong Kong, and Malaysia, will have to compete more for water resources in the next decade, report finds.

Alternatives May 21, 2020

ESG Proves to Be Safe Haven During Times of Turmoil

Research from BlackRock, Bank of America shows ESG outperformed during Q1 market meltdown.

Asset Management Culture March 25, 2020

BlackRock to Hold Directors’ Feet to the Fire

World’s largest asset manager will seek to oust those who don’t meet the firm’s sustainable criteria.

Alternatives March 23, 2020

Swedish Pension AP1 Divests From Fossil Fuels

$35.8 billion fund says investing in coal, oil, natural gas companies is too risky.