The Climate Bonds Initiative is a global partnership of governments, businesses, investors, and civil society organizations who are committed to mobilizing the vast financial resources required for climate action. The Climate Bonds Standard is a framework designed to promote transparency, disclosure, and integrity across the green bond market. Climate Bonds Initiative (CBI) is an international […]
In the past few years, there have been many changes in investment strategies. Many of these changes are a result of investors wanting to make sure that they invest responsibly and ethically. For instance, Socially Responsible Investing (SRI) is an investment strategy that has its roots in religious beliefs and focuses on avoiding investments with
ESG investing stands for “environmental, social and governance” and refers to the practice of making investment decisions based on factors such as environmental impact, corporate ethics, and how a company treats its employees. Growing numbers of investors and companies are turning to ESG investing because they feel it’s better than traditional investments. This blog post
The rise of ESG Investing has been noted by many people and it is not hard to understand why. ESG investing, according to the U.S. National Association of State Boards of Investment (NASBI), is defined as “a strategy that focuses on companies with strong environmental, social and governance practices” which are evaluated in a transparent
ESG investing is becoming more popular with investors. It’s not just about doing the right thing, it’s also about earning a return on your investment. So then, does ESG actually outperform? A Goldman Sachs analysis that found out of 1200 global companies, those with strong ESG ratings returned 9% while those without 4-star rankings only
ESG Real Estate Funds are investments that are an opportunity to create positive social and environmental impact. It all starts with ESG, which stands for “environmental, social and governance.” ESG funds invest primarily in companies that have high environmental stewardship, and social responsibility practices are are ethical in nature. An ESG fund can be thought
One of the most important decisions you’ll ever make in your life is what to do with your money. While it can be tempting to think that this is a decision you can make alone, the truth is that there are many things outside of your own expertise that come into play when it comes
Investment bonds are a type of investment in which an individual purchases a bond and the bond issuer is obligated to pay interest on the security and return it at maturity. Investment bonds can come with different levels of risk, but they generally offer higher returns than other types of investments such as stocks or
Investing green is a term that has been in use for many years. It refers to the practice of investing in projects, technologies, and practices that are environmentally friendly. But now with the invasion of Ukraine and the divestment from the oil sector and coal production, opportunity abounds. Then add the effects of the pandemic