New era of innovation drives thematic tilts
The acceleration of various trends amid Covid-19 enables investors to exploit tech-led progress within certain areas of healthcare, manufacturing and lifestyle, among other sectors, says Schroders.
Author: ESG Clarity Asia
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Hydrogen’s role in the race to net zero
Candriam’s David Czupryna outlines the challenges amid integrating hydrogen within a carbon-neutral economy.
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Biodiversity tool shows impact on portfolios
UN-backed ENCORE biodiversity module allows investors to experiment with different scenarios.
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Three steps to make ESG matter in Asian credit
Effective ESG integration in credit investing will come from a blend of fundamental analysis, issuer engagement and portfolio construction, according to T. Rowe Price.
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Investors treading more direct ESG path in Asia
Governments, companies and investors across Asia are pursuing sustainability more consistently. But more still needs to be done, according to speakers at a Calastone webinar.
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Vanguard adds second fund to ESG ETF range
Vanguard ESG Global Corporate Bond Ucits ETF is the first fixed income product in $7.5trn asset manager’s green stable.
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Singapore exchange offsets carbon emissions
AirCarbon Exchange says it’s first in the world to go carbon negative.
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ESG to shape future for Chinese family businesses
Research from PwC highlights the growing importance to Mainland Chinese families of ensuring sustainability is at the core of business activities – with a four-step plan to help drive this goal.
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HSBC partners with WWF/WRI to fund climate start-ups
The Climate Solutions Partnership will focus on start-ups addressing biodiversity and transitioning energy growth to renewables in Asia.
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CFA consults on ESG disclosure standards
Sets out general principles for investment disclosure.
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ESG consistency and commitment set funds apart
Morningstar has identified key traits that make fund houses stand out for ESG credentials, as part of new evaluations about ESG factors in investment processes.
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Green bonds to spur Hong Kong sustainability agenda
Following record issuance of green bonds in Hong Kong in 2020, these instruments are set to play an increasingly important role in the government’s sustainable finance goals going forward.