Based on this analysis, the Index assesses overall performance against the three ESG pillars, separately and in aggregate, to identify which markets and institutions are leading on sustainability. The Index generates ESG scores and disclosure rates. In this article we focus ...
Note that while we have focused primarily on carbon intensities in this blog, this methodology can be easily expanded to any ESG metric that is aggregated up to the portfolio level using a weighted average, including ESG assessments and temperature alignment scores. The bottom line As investors co...
Second, we do not use ESG performance but instead use firms' public sociopolitical claims. Considerable literature suggests that disclosures are used opportunistically, which would imply no relation or even misalignment between firms' sociopolitical claims and political activity. Third, our results hold ...
From personal experience, I do know the President really does look at these scores. In one review session, the seating location of each agency head in relation to the President indicated who was in the 'Green' and who was in the 'Red'. Those seated closest to the President had very ...
Wisconsin rounds out the top 10 best states to retire to by posting healthcare, crime, and house price scores all in the top half of the country. Its quality of life and cost of living scores come in at 25th out of 50 states, while it fares worse in terms of tax burden and ...