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Responsible Investing Special Report
report about investing ethically
From a small seed ... Simple ways to start investing responsibly
Begin your ethical investing journey by identifying the specific issues or causes that matter most to you
Six principles for investing with a clear conscience
The United Nations-supported PRI initiative offers a menu of actions for managing money ethically and sustainably
Values-driven investments are now delivering real financial returns
The market and regulators are making it easier to maximise yields while reducing social and environmental risks
Long-term prospects for responsible investments remain very attractive
Despite US pushback and green energy’s fluctuating fortunes, ESG isn’t dead – it’s just growing up
European Commission cuts red tape and waters down sustainability reporting laws
Commission denies move is rollback on climate commitments, while expert says sustainable finance remains a critical piece of the jigsaw
As biodiversity loss continues, $50 trillion of natural capital must be protected
The fact that more than half of global GDP depends on materials and processes provided by nature means responsible investment makes economic sense
Doing your investment homework pays valuable dividends
Top ESG-rated companies shown to outperform others but fund strategy must meet investors' financial needs
‘Drill, baby, drill,’ Trump says. How seriously should investors take him?
Oil companies may not in fact be in any rush to increase production, while renewables have become more cost competitive
As ESG investing grows, where do you draw the line?
Responsible investment is a broad spectrum – the key for investors is to be clear about what they are looking for
Green bonds: A powerful instrument to help fund the green transition
Copperfastening credibility has been a factor in the growth in popularity of bonds directed at sustainability
Shady business: The difference between light and dark green funds
Sustainable investment has reached a record €5.2 trillion in the EU – but some funds are greener than others
SRI: Taking the moral high ground with trillions of dollars of assets
Growth in socially responsible investment is only going to increase as new standards bring transparency and consistency
Sustainable finance in the firing line of United States culture wars
Europe is feeling the effects of US pushback against responsible investment but in the long run SRI is a no brainer
Is paying a ‘greenium’ worth it when it comes to the bond market?
The EU’s new green bond standard is tied to environmentally friendly activities but there may sustainable alternatives
Challenges of building a socially responsible investment portfolio
Differing ESG and sustainability reporting criteria makes assessing a company’s credentials hard for non-professionals
Who sets the moral benchmarks for socially responsible investment?
Measuring and monitoring sustainability data in standardised ways builds trust and cuts greenwashing
Why investment funds are increasingly taking the high road
What is ethical investing and who benefits from it?
Improved returns make green bonds increasingly worth banking on
The attractiveness of the green bond market is evidenced by the issuance of €77 billion in new bonds in the first two months of 2023 alone
Green investment can only grow, despite the recent headwinds
The performance of green investments in 2022 has shown the importance of a diversified, more inclusive approach in building balanced portfolios
Building a green portfolio is easier as supply finally matches demand
The growing demand for green investment products is finally being matched by supply,
Finance sector fully engaged with ESG’s positive impact imperative
In recent years there has been significant global growth in ESG investing underpinned by both a strong investment case and a strong regulatory agenda.
Corporate sustainability is about thinking outside the box-ticking
How companies are embedding corporate sustainability into their strategies
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