In this paper, we will take a closer look at why it is important to systematically evaluate material ESG risk factors in fundamental credit research across emerging market sovereigns. We go on to discuss the ESG framework we developed for
What kind of an asset is it? Its origins: how did decentralised finance give birth to blockchain database? How a number of ESG concerns are related to the way different cryptocurrencies have been structured and programmed to function? What's next
We zijn gewend om omhoog te kijken als er een groot, wereldwijd milieuprobleem opgelost moet worden zoals het gat in de ozonlaag of een hoge CO2-uitstoot. Maar ook de grond onder onze voeten speelt een doorslaggevende rol voor de toekomst
Het verdwijnen van tropisch regenwoud is een grote bedreiging voor onze planeet. Er liggen goede kansen voor bedrijven die helpen bij het wegnemen van de oorzaken van ontbossing. In de ongeveer vier minuten die het kost om dit artikel te
On 7 June 2021, the G7 agreed to make climate reporting mandatory, in line with the recommendations of the global Taskforce on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD). Climate risk looks at the risks related to the transition to a lowercarbon economy,
Over the last few years, the private equity industry has radically reassessed the importance and value of ESG to their businesses. ESG has shifted from being considered an area of just compliance, to an overarching framework that informs the strategic
The race to decarbonise the global economy has the potential to turn the commodities market upside down. And this will have wide-ranging implications for emerging markets (EM). Most of the world’s largest economies are targeting “net zero” emissions of carbon
Climate change impacts human health in a number of ways. Rising average temperatures mean a higher risk of heatwaves – at the time of writing, the US Pacific Northwest is experiencing ‘life-threatening’ temperatures. Indeed, the Lancet has described climate change
The EBA has received several mandates to assess how to include Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) risks into the three pillars of the banking prudential framework. This report assesses their potential inclusion in Pillar 2 by providing common definitions of
In our recent paper, “Weathering the Storm: Exploring Climate Strategies”, we explored the main approaches to integrating climate considerations in investment portfolios. In this article, we dive deeper and look at some nuances in climate data that need to be
Launch of quarterly MSCI Net-Zero Tracker will show progress of listed companies towards the goals of the Paris Agreement and highlight climate leaders and laggards. NEW YORK – July 12, 2021 – The world’s publicly listed companies must dramatically accelerate
The economic normalization process is well under way in regions where the vaccine roll-out has been smooth. Inflation numbers and expectations have risen sharply, but we see this as transitory. During the June FOMC meeting, the Fed made a hawkish
The Covid-19 pandemic has brought unprecedented uncertainty to financial markets. Yet the demand for sustainable ETFs in Europe has been…
Financial market participants (FMPs) in the European Union (EU) are already addressing aspects of the EU’s Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR)1 , which aims to enhance transparency on how sustainability risks are integrated or how adverse sustainability impacts are considered
One of the most significant achievements of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s “Abenomics” economic reform strategy has been the improvement in Japanese corporate governance standards. The government’s prioritizing of …
Op 18 mei 2021 publiceerde de International Energy Agency (IEA) haar rapport “Net Zero by 2050. A Roadmap for the Global Energy Sector”. De IEA werd in 1974 opgericht als de oliesectorwaakhond van de westerse landen. In de afgelopen 47
As the sustainable investor for a changing world, BNP Paribas Asset Management believes it is essential to understand the impact of environmental change on the economy as fully as possible. Accordingly, we have been assessing our dependencies and impacts to
The UK government green financing programme ('the programme') is a green gilt (bond) issuance programme, alongside a world-first green retail savings bond via NS&I – the UK government’s retail savings arm. In addition to the core purpose of financing sustainable
As the sustainable investor for a changing world, BNP Paribas Asset Management is working to provide investors with sustainable investment solutions and investable insights through innovative and actionable research, Alex Bernhardt, the recently appointed global head of sustainability research, explains in
Zowel het momentum als de vooruitzichten op lange termijn zijn gunstig voor beleggingen in de brede waardeketen rond hout. Van de aanplanting van bossen tot de verwerking van hout tot enkele van de meest innovatieve materialen. De Timber-strategie van Pictet
The EURO STOXX 50® ESG Index was introduced in 2019 as a sustainable alternative to the flagship EURO STOXX 50® Index. The ESG index follows product- and norms-based exclusions and integrates companies’ ESG scores into the stock selection. The result
Better ocean health is vital for addressing climate change. As fixed income investors, we’re seeing growing opportunities to make a difference. Carbon sinks have become pivotal in the fight against climate change. Simply put, they are areas that absorb more
Let’s talk Sustainable & Impact Investing in Global Equities Op dinsdag 29 juni om 15:00 organiseert Alpha Research het zesde webinar in de serie Long Term versus Short Term: Let’s Talk ESG. Deze zesdelige serie gaat in op de uitdagingen
Inflation: a word that has sparked huge debate as well as rotation in the market. But is it temporary or permanent, helpful or harmful? One thing is clear: it has been rising around the world. With successful vaccine rollout programmes
Graag nodigen wij u uit voor een informatief en interactief webinar op dinsdag 22 juni, van 11:00 uur tot 12:15 uur, met als thema “Integratie van ESG variabelen in het beleggingsproces”. Systematische integratie van ESG-informatie is essentieel voor langetermijn beleggers. Hoe
Gezien de korte-termijnhorizon van geldmarktfondsen, kunnen sommige beleggers denken dat de integratie van ESG (Environmental, Social and Corporate Governance) in geldmarktfondsen niet de moeite waard is. BNP Paribas Asset Management (BNPP AM) heeft een andere visie als duurzame vermogensbeheerder. Langetermijnrisico’s
Anthony Kettle tackles the common misconception that emerging markets – which make up c.25% of the global bond universe – are behind the curve on this industry megatrend. While ESG is quickly becoming a big part of most asset managers’
At its heart, sustainability is about protecting investors from reputational, operational and financial risks associated with controversial companies or countries, but it also provides a wealth of new investment opportunities to support a more responsible economy. This is why BNP
It’s only a matter of time before companies will have to report on their climate-related risks. They should get ahead by putting the processes in place to do so now, says Thibaud Clisson. For the financial sector to respond adequately
The rapid and ongoing adoption of ESG across global industries has seen sustainable investments soar. However, fixed income markets and money markets have been slower to adopt ESG. But why is this and how long will it take for these
Responsible Investment has witnessed strong growth over the past five years. However, the past six months have seen it embark on a much steeper trajectory. If we take a Google Analytics view on worldwide searches for “ESG” (environmental, social and
During 2020 the market went through a number of distinct phases from, 1) ignorance of the impending COVID-19 effects (January, February) to, 2) panic (end of February to mid-April) to, 3) the “world will need to change” as a broad
Who has the most robust carbon target – ExxonMobil or Chevron? MSCI develops first of its kind framework to assess companies’ decarbonization and net-zero climate targets. NEW YORK – June 2, 2021 – MSCI, a leading provider of critical decision support
Carbon pricing has so far failed to take off. But it could soon become a pillar of the green economy. The transition from a fossil-fuelled economy to one powered by renewables carries the promise of being as transformational as the
Het internetgebruik en daarmee de data die we up en downloaden neemt alleen maar toe. Hiermee neemt ook de vraag toe naar een gespecialiseerd type vastgoed: het datacenter. Alleen al in Europa zal de datacentermarkt in de periode 2020-2024 jaarlijks
Our biodiversity roadmap: We are in the midst of Earth’s sixth mass extinction event. Approximately 25% of all species on Earth is at risk of extinction by 2050, representing roughly one million species of plants and animals. By the end
The recently launched DAX® ESG Target Index offers an ESG alternative to Germany’s flagship DAX® that aims to improve the portfolio’s sustainability profile relative to the benchmark through negative screening and ESG scoring integration, and reduce its carbon intensity by
BNP Paribas Asset Management is delighted to invite you to join us for the next session in our virtual event series. Are you interested but didn’t have the opportunity to attend the webinar? Register and watch the webinar. On 3 June,
A dialogue with investors: At this time last year, we thought we were in the middle of the Covid-19 crisis. In retrospect, it was just beginning. During 2020, many investors and business leaders became amateur epidemiologists, intensely studying transmission curves
Climate change and pollution are among the factors reducing biodiversity. The result is considerable damage to society and the economy. Robert-Alexandre Poujade, ESG analyst at our Sustainability Centre, warns not to underestimate the consequences of biodiversity loss and underscores the role
Op dinsdag 1 juni om 13:00 organiseert Alpha Research het vijfde webinar in de serie Long Term versus Short Term: Let’s Talk ESG. Deze serie gaat in op de uitdagingen van nieuwe economische trends en op de vraag welke beleggingen
Evolving consumer tastes. In the USA and Europe, a growing number of people are cutting their meat intake or giving it up altogether. As a result, in addition to vegans and vegetarians, there are an increasing numbers of flexitarians –
We are pleased to share our third annual assessment of sustainability and impact for Putnam Sustainable Leaders Fund and Putnam Sustainable Future Fund. Against the backdrop of the funds’ goals of long-term capital appreciation, we aim to generate excellent financial
We are now less than a decade out from the self-imposed deadline set by many companies to become carbon neutral by 2030. Similarly, the 2050 deadline set by many countries to this achieve this is looming into view. Big strides
To be successful, companies need to have people at the helm who are well-equipped to create resilient long-term growth. By voting and engaging directly with companies, we encourage management to control risks while seeking to benefit from emerging opportunities. We
The starting universe is composed from the members of the OECD, therefore each new membership is included in the starting universe. The sustainability ranking allows the identification of countries which have fully integrated global challenges in their development of medium-term
Indexology SPRING 2021 Magazine: We talked with Francois Millet, Managing Director and Head of Strategy, ESG, and Innovation at Lyxor ETF, and Jaspreet Duhra, Senior Director and Head of EMEA ESG Indices at S&P DJI, about the evolving role of ESG
De COVID-19 pandemie had een diepgaand en onmiddellijk effect op de wereldwijde aandelenmarkten. De wereldwijde beurzen daalden in februari en maart 2020 fors. Maar na de enorme fiscale en monetaire stimuleringsmaatregelen van regeringen en steun van centrale banken, stortten beleggers
The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) were adopted by all United Nations Member States in 2015 as a universal call-to-action to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure that all people enjoy peace and prosperity by 2030. This is a noble
Here is the third in a series of regular articles on current academic research into a range of responsible investment topics. The papers discussed were presented at the annual GRASFI [1] conference. The COVID-19 pandemic had a profound and immediate
