Topics discussed include the adoption of ESG standards by strategic companies, the complexities introduced in due diligence, and the influence of ESG on transaction structures and regulatory requirements.Colosimo, CamilaJournal of Impact & ESG Investing...
ESG investing has now become vital for investors as they have seen how thestock price of ESG-focused companies has become more stable, outperforming those with low ESG rankings. Such a statement confirms that companies that are highly oriented in ESG can expect high returns. Likewise, ESG is n...
The relentless rise in the popularity of passive investing (where investors buy index funds that simply aim to mirror the performance of an underlying benchmark, less fees) has put the active fund management industry under a sometimes uncomfortable spotlight. If investors can enjoy market returns w...
Knowing the importance of ESG to stakeholders,it’s become criticalto consider what you, as a marketing leader, are doing to elevate, share, and market your company’s ESG story. While most companies are aware of their overarching brand reputation, considering the specific reputational impact asso...
What Is the Difference Between ESG and Social Responsibility? Both terms refer to the social responsibilities of businesses. Though corporate social responsibility (CSR) holds businesses accountable for their social commitments in a qualitative manner,environmental, social, and governance (ESG)helps measure...
They know that these climate-related financial aspects have a real impact on the success of a business, and they want to see information on them. So what exactly is an ESG report? An ESG report explains the social impact that a business has, with a focus on its environmental, social, ...
Across all respondents, the most popular primary motivation for pursuing responsible investing was the belief that the incorporation of environmental, social and governance (ESG) data leads to better investment returns. But in the UK, interest goes beyond financial concerns and regulatory frameworks. No...
the GRI Standards. One example entails the European Union (EU) Non-Financial Reporting Directive (NFRD). It requires large companies to disclose information on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) matters, and it recommends the use of recognized reporting frameworks such as the GRI ...
The types of overlay strategies include currency overlay for managing foreign exchange risk, risk overlay for comprehensive risk management, portable alpha overlay for enhancing returns, and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) overlay for sustainable investing. These strategies provide multiple ben...
ESG and the broad-scale sustainable impact of our work is a key focus area for Standard Bank, and this aligns with the appetitive for sustainability that we’ve seen from the UAE. UAE investors are sophisticated supporters of the vision of more circular economies and ...