ESG ratings are lacking for small-cap stocks globally preventing asset managers that rely on third-party ratings from building small-cap funds.Finding the ESG edge in global small-cap stocks – AllianceBernstein
Hydrogen is not a climate change silver bullet, but it can be a credible part of the strategy to decarbonise our energy system, if it is itself produced…Hydrogen and the energy transition: one molecule to rule them all? – AXA Investment Managers
Tough new US and EU regulations, and pressures related to the cost of living and the COVID-19 pandemic, are forcing companies to scrutinise their supply…Supply chain scrutiny puts spotlight on workers’ rights – Federated Hermes
Companies need time to develop carbon-cutting disruptive innovations. By providing patient capital both environmental impact and returns can be increased,…Patient green capital – Baillie Gifford
AllianceBernstein think investors need a holistic understanding of climate issues to address the causes and effects of climate change.ECB tilts toward climate, but investors can go further – AllianceBernstein
Leaders in sustainable investing share their current practices, preferences and challenges implementing sustainable mandates with third-party asset managers.Sustainable investing: perspectives from ESG leaders – American Century Investments®
Being responsible asset owners as a public sector pension fund.18 October 2022 – Joint Paris Alignment Forum and Place-Based Impact Investing Forum online asset owner event with Redington and the London Pensions Fund Authority
September brought with it the death of Queen Elizabeth II and a change in political leadership in the UK.The UK: all change at the top – WHEB
Climate change is widely acknowledged as the greatest risk facing the planet and given the extreme weather events witnessed over recent years, urgent action…Climate change: the relationship between net zero and rising global temperatures – AXA Investment Managers
This year’s voting season saw a rise in shareholder resolutions on social issues in North America and Europe, along with the mainstreaming of management-proposed…Social issues rise up voting season agenda – Federated Hermes