February 3, 2021
As we look to the state of responsible investing, 2021 markets will require a vigorous due diligence process for ESG-interested investors.
ESG investing is “a strategy and practice of incorporating environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors in investment decisions and active ownership asset stewardship,” Brie Williams, Head of Practice Management, State Street Global Advisors, explained on the recent webcast,
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Common ESG considerations used in responsible investing that cover the environmental factor include things like water use & conservation, sustainable natural resources/agriculture, pollution/toxics, clean technology, climate change/carbon emissions, and green building/smart growth.
ESG considerations for the social factor include labor relations, workplace benefits, diversity & anti-bias issues, community development, tobacco & other harmful products, human rights, and executive compensation.
Qualcomm Releases 2020 Corporate Responsibility Report and Unveils 2025 Targets
Successfully Meets First Milestones on Path to 2030 Corporate Responsibility Vision and Sets Ambitious 2025 Targets
Published 02-02-21
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SAN DIEGO, February 2, 2020 /CSRwire/ - Qualcomm Incorporated released its 2020 Corporate Responsibility Report today, reporting on the Company’s environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance in 2020. The report notes the Company has met or exceeded its 2020 goals and unveils 2025 Corporate Responsibility targets which will serve to help drive progress towards the Company’s 2030 vision and continue to advance in key ESG areas, including: diversity and inclusion; purposeful innovation; STEM education; supply chain management, greenhouse gas emissions reduction; and product power efficiency.
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SAN DIEGO, February 2, 2020 /3BL Media/ - Qualcomm Incorporated released its 2020 Corporate Responsibility Report today, reporting on the Company’s environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance in 2020. The report notes the Company has met or exceeded its 2020 goals and unveils 2025 Corporate Responsibility targets which will serve to help drive progress towards the Company’s 2030 vision and continue to advance in key ESG areas, including: diversity and inclusion; purposeful innovation; STEM education; supply chain management, greenhouse gas emissions reduction; and product power efficiency.
“We have had many successes over the last year despite the unforeseen challenges of 2020. As we continue to work toward our 2030 Vision, I am proud to report we successfully met or exceeded our 2020 corporate responsibility goals,” said Steve Mollenkopf, Chief Executive Officer, Qualcomm Incorporated. “As we look forward, we have established 2025 qu
BMO Financial Group among first Canadian banks to sign United Nations Principles for Responsible Banking
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TORONTO, Feb. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ - BMO Financial Group (TSX:BMO) (NYSE:BMO) today announced it has signed the United Nations Environment Programme – Finance Initiative (UNEP-FI) Principles for Responsible Banking.
The Principles for Responsible Banking (PRB) provide a framework for a sustainable banking system. By signing, BMO is committing to align its business strategy with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the Paris Climate Agreement and relevant national and regional frameworks. This includes conducting an impact analysis to identify priority positive and negative impacts associated with its operations and financing activity, working collaboratively with clients and stakeholders to maximize positive and minimize negative impacts, and demonstrating transparency and accountability through public report
ESG’s Turning Point: Four Trends Could Accelerate Flows in 2021
So much transpired across society, economies and the investment community to advance ESG investing in 2020. Moving out of an exceptional third quarter, global inflows into ESG funds held strong, amassing $45.8 billion in Q4 2020, with Europe pushing past $821 billion in AUM to close the year.[1] We believe ESG flows will continue to accelerate in 2021 as these four trends drive momentum:
1. An emphasis on ESG to pursue better risk-adjusted returns
The debate over whether positive ESG characteristics can afford a stock premium performance has dissipated over recent years. In fact, in 2020, ESG indices outperformed their non-ESG counterparts. Compared with the S&P 500 Index, the S&P 500 ESG and S&P ESG Exclusions II indices achieved ~1.5% outperformance, with less volatility of returns.[2]