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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, Popular ESG Metrics 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. ....
By Carlo Maximilian Funk, EMEA Head of ESG Investment Strategy; Suzanne Smetana, ESG Investment Strategy & Research In a year dominated by the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been a renewed focus from governments and companies on the need to address climate change and other sustainability challenges. For their part, many investors are integrating ESG and climate considerations across their portfolios in response to changing attitudes and regulations. Where will all this take us? Read on for our five ESG themes for 2021 and why we see ESG emerging as the new normal. 1 ESG outlook: Europe marches forward; US, China and emerging markets ....