Some business leaders and investors might be wondering: what is ESG analysis? Simply put, it’s a process of evaluating a company’s environmental, social, and governance policies and practices. This helps identify any potential risks or opportunities associated with those areas, including climate change. By considering ESG factors, businesses can make more informed decisions that could […]
ESG is an investment framework that integrates environmental, social and governance factors into the investment process. ESG Frameworks are now being used by many leading global investors to better understand risk and opportunity. ESGs are also increasingly being integrated into mainstream strategies for both institutional asset owners as well as retail investors. For example, BlackRock
As companies strive for efficiency and sustainability, the need for integrated reports is increasing. Integrated reports are a compilation of financial and non-financial information that provides a holistic view of a company’s performance. They allow stakeholders to assess a company’s ability to create value over time, and can help identify areas for improvement. The need
ESG disclosure is the process of communicating a company’s environmental, social, and governance policies and performance to its stakeholders. The goal of ESG disclosure is to provide investors with information that will help them make informed investment decisions. ESG disclosure has become increasingly important in recent years as investors have become more interested in how
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
The Kyoto Protocol is an international treaty that was first agreed to in 1997. The purpose of the treaty is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in order to prevent global warming. To date, over 190 countries have signed the agreement, making it one of the most widely supported treaties in history. In this post, we
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
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
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