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.
Tag: sustainable investing
Alternatives
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
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.
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
SASB Eyes Standards on Internet Content
Guidelines are expected next year on data privacy, freedom of speech, and harmful content.
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
Pandemic Creates Watershed Moment for Sustainable Investing
Sustainalytics Founder Michael Jantzi says COVID-19 has been a catalyst for ESG investing.
Asset Allocation
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
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
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
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
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
Swedish Pension AP1 Divests From Fossil Fuels
$35.8 billion fund says investing in coal, oil, natural gas companies is too risky.
Alternatives
BlackRock Converts Money Market Portfolio to Environmental Fund
Fund will invest 80% in securities that meet its environmental criteria and contribute to the World Wildlife Fund.
Asset Allocation
Study Bolsters Case for Endowments’ Sustainable Investing
Growing body of evidence finds ESG investing can match or beat traditional investing.