January 01, 2022 Impact Investing: Addressing Local Needs with Precision and Purpose by Larry Bellinger, Erin Bigley, Matthew Norton, Marc Uy Look to municipal impact investing for opportunities to fund positive change—close to home. Fixed Income, Invest for Purpose, Municipals, Responsible Investing/ESG Likes 0 SHARE Bookmarks
December 07, 2021 Six Best Practices for Carbon Offsets by Gates Moss, Sara Rosner As investors and companies increasingly seek to address the risks of climate change, there is growing debate about the use of carbon offsets in achieving net-zero emissions. We think there’s room for a measure of offsets to achieve carbon neutrality, provided best practices are followed. Climate Change, Equities, Invest for Purpose Likes 0 SHARE Bookmarks
November 22, 2021 Low-Carbon Investing Needs an Active Eye on Quality by Kent Hargis, Sammy Suzuki, Roy Maslen Equity investors focused on a low-carbon strategy needn’t compromise on company fundamentals. When quality and compelling valuations are equally considered, joining the global fight against climate change and generating strong return potential can work hand in glove. Climate Change, Equities, Invest for Purpose, Responsible Investing/ESG Likes 0 SHARE Bookmarks
November 18, 2021 Making ESG Second Nature in Asset Allocation by Sara Rosner ESG is increasingly fundamental to investing, and multi-asset investors face an added ESG dimension: strategic asset allocation. Keeping ESG objectives front and center in the process may not be as second nature as it is with traditional risk/return objectives, but alignment—and a strong investment policy statement—can help. Asset Allocation, Climate Change, Invest for Purpose, Multi-Asset, Responsible Investing/ESG Likes 0 SHARE Bookmarks
November 10, 2021 Global Transition to Renewable Energy is a Complex ESG Journey by Michelle Dunstan, Jeremy Taylor Soaring energy prices highlight the challenges of shifting toward renewable power sources. Climate Change, Invest for Purpose, Responsible Investing/ESG Likes 0 SHARE Bookmarks
October 27, 2021 Sustainability and Investing: Lessons Learned in the Pandemic Era by Dan Roarty The pandemic has prompted massive changes for countries, societies, people and businesses, while reinforcing the role of sustainable investing strategies. Climate Change, Coronavirus, Equities, Invest for Purpose, Responsible Investing/ESG Likes 0 SHARE Bookmarks
September 01, 2021 China’s Green Reforms to Clean Up Dirty Industries Creates Opportunity by John Lin, Samuel Chen While developed countries shape climate agreements, it’s China’s participation that matters most and will impact both climate change and investments. China, Climate Change, Emerging Markets, Equities, Invest for Purpose, Responsible Investing/ESG Likes 0 SHARE Bookmarks
June 29, 2021 Finding Investable Disruptors in an Innovation Swarm by Lei Qiu How can equity investors tell which innovative companies hold truly disruptive powers that translate into sustainable growth and paths to long-term profitability? Equities, Invest for Purpose Likes 0 SHARE Bookmarks
June 15, 2021 ESG Managers to High-Yield Issuers: Don’t Stand Still by Salima Lamdouar, Jackie Pincus ESG-linked bonds have become very popular in investment-grade markets. We think the time is right for high-yield issuers to join in. For investors, that means new opportunities. Climate Change, Fixed Income, Invest for Purpose, Responsible Investing/ESG Likes 0 SHARE Bookmarks
May 18, 2021 Making Sense of ESG Bond Structures by Salima Lamdouar, Tiffanie Wong Investors are eager to buy bonds that help create a better, more sustainable world. Here’s how to navigate the evolving landscape. Climate Change, Fixed Income, Invest for Purpose, Responsible Investing/ESG Likes 1 SHARE Bookmarks
April 21, 2021 Is Bitcoin ESG Friendly for Equity Investors? by William Johnston The recent listing of Coinbase has rekindled ESG questions about the cryptocurrency boom. However, we believe concerns about the high-energy intensity of Bitcoin mining are overstated, and the technology can play a less-acknowledged but important role in promoting financial inclusion. Equities, Invest for Purpose, Responsible Investing/ESG Likes 0 SHARE Bookmarks
March 24, 2021 Beyond Renewables, Low-Carbon Investing Eyes Energy Efficiency by Kent Hargis, Sammy Suzuki, Roy Maslen Low-carbon investing naturally leans toward renewable energy opportunities. But more industrial companies are taking the extra step to lower emissions with efficient energy technologies and by more accurately measuring their carbon footprint. Climate Change, Invest for Purpose, Responsible Investing/ESG Likes 0 SHARE Bookmarks
March 23, 2021 Delivering a Net-Zero World—on Time by David Tsoupros Companies globally are racing to reduce their carbon emissions. But what does it really take to achieve ambitious green targets? Climate Change, Equities, Invest for Purpose, Responsible Investing/ESG Likes 0 SHARE Bookmarks