But what is ESG, and why does it matter—especially now? When you think ‘ESG,’ think about data security and privacy, employee engagement as remote work becomes the new norm, and all of the governance missteps making news headlines (WeWork, FTX, etc.)....
ESG refers to the environmental, social and governance factors affecting both people and the planet, such as labor rights, climate change, data privacy or financial inclusion. As ESG becomes part of the investment language, it is critical that investors understand the different approaches available ...
If you're a business leader, you may be believe that corporate ESG considerations aren't your concern or could hinder profitability. Yet, it's crucial to recognize that ESG in business isn't just about compliance. It's a powerful tool for unlocking growth opportunities, reducing costs, and ...
1Diversification does not assure a profit or protect against loss 2Alpharepresents excess return relative to the return of the benchmark. A positive alpha suggests value added by the manager versus the benchmark. Why Does Active Share Matter?
Unlike financial report audit, which expresses opinions on the overall financial report, the ESG assurance business scope generally does not cover the overall report, but only covers elements that can be objectively assessed. This is because ESG reports usually contain both objective and subjective inf...
ESG due diligence is a term we increasingly hear when companies make investment and strategic decisions. But what does ESG due diligence really mean — and what should organizations be doing to ensure their due diligence is on point when it comes to ESG?
Blackstone does not pursue an ESG-based investment strategy or limit its investments to those that meet specific ESG criteria except with respect to products or strategies that are explicitly designated as doing so in their Offering Documents or other applicable governing documents. Such considerations ...
No matter one’s view, the ESG investment industry is a very large market. It currently represents somewhere between $30 and $40 trillion in assets under management globally, and despite some recent performance wobbles and drawdowns, that number is expected to grow to between $35 and $50 ...
Sean Brown:How does the concept of ESG translate to companies where some sustainability factors are already major costs of production, as in resource-intensive businesses? Sara Bernow:ESG puts the spotlight on sustainability not only in those companies where it is obvious from a value-creation pers...
Why Does Root Ubiquity Matter? Think of root ubiquity as the foundation of trust online. Without it, our certificates wouldn't mean much. Imagine if you visited a website with a validated TLS certificate, but your browser didn't recognize the CA that issued it. This would produce a warning...