ESG
Can capitalism save the planet? Tom Steyer makes the case in this urgent, optimistic roadmap to a net-zero future.
The market has stopped applauding good intentions and started testing whether companies can withstand the world's mess.
Big tech is spending big on AI technologies. Training and operating them has raised concerns about environmental impact. What disclosures should sustainable investors demand?
The Index Industry Association's 2024 asset manager survey reveals a much deeper set of challenges, opportunities, hopes, and concerns.
Lukasz Pomorski adeptly discusses the good, the bad, and the unknown of sustainable investing while acknowledging that the answer to some of the critical questions is the dreaded “it depends.”
The Fed and other leading central banks are progressively aligning with climate change policies. This marks an evolution toward a greener form of capitalism in the global capital markets.
Do the products and services of the companies you invest in create negative or positive material outcomes?
Don't be lulled into a false sense of security by the word "assurance" when evaluating sustainability reports. Assurance practices vary, and investors would be wise to learn more about the different levels of coverage.
Once known as secure and profitable investments, utilities are now viewed as enterprises fraught with financial risks. Investors should favor utilities that employ AI and other digital strategies to minimize damage from natural disasters.
HNWIs understand that there is no backup planet to invest in or build on, and their capital allocations are beginning to align with that sentiment.