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Hardcore investors go greener for higher returns
From Texas to Canada, North American investors are placing environmental, social and governance factors at the heart of their portfolios, writes Stephanie Robertson of the SiMPACT Strategy Group.
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The engine for social
change
Social enterprise is increasingly becoming a big driver for social change. The power of this growing sector should not be underestimated.
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ABI's new guidelines
New responsible investment guidelines now include recommendations on the link between executive pay and environmental, social and governance issues.
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Follow the green money
These days, the board of directors probably needs little convincing of the importance of reducing the company's impact on the world’s environment. Those that do need only look to investment banks for guidance.
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Investors news round-up
(issue 91)
Pension schemes and sustainable banking as well as China's rising influence in Africa are all hot topics for investors.
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Emerging markets show
potential for SRI
Globalisation seems to be encouraging emerging markets to practice responsible investment, the benefits of which will be widely felt.
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Beyond communication
True accountability is about more than just communication with NGOs. It should really be an investor-driven issue.
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Investors news round-up -
issue 90
Institutional investors have pledged to encourage a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions, while across Europe the SRI market is growing in value.
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Taking action on climate
change
The Institutional Investors Group on Climate Change October statement signals a willingness to strengthen the focus on climate change in the investment processes and to actively engage with companies and governments, argue Insight Investment's Rory Sullivan and the IGCC's Stephanie Pfeifer.
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Ethical investment enters
the mainstream
The Corporate Citizenship Company's Michelle Dow reports on how the US' largest pension fund and biggest companies are changing the debate on sustainability and the private sector.
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Investors news briefs -
June/July
Social and environmental shareholder resolutions are rising steadily in the US, and institutional investors are calling for the SEC to make disclosure on climate change risks mandatory for companies.
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