Environmental issues driving Asian disruption
In a post-Covid Asia, capital investments in smart infrastructure, digitisation, automation and environmental imperatives will shape the equities landscape, says Pinebridge Investments.
Author: ESG Clarity Asia
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Funds and companies for a plastic-free future
One million plastic bottles are purchased every minute, says Louie French, manager, Tilney Sustainable MPS.
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Sustainability steers investor demand
Around 60% of people across Asia Pacific want to invest or save their money more sustainably, but need more information to do so, according to a survey by Fidelity International.
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ESG and performance: Time for a shift in focus and mindset
Abandoning an ESG strategy based on short-term performance is premature.
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IOSCO may lead implementation of ESG disclosure and rating standards
International ESG standards are on the horizon, says Detlef Glow, head of EMEA research, Refinitiv.
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Selectivity to spur EM impact strategies
Investors must assess each sector’s potential to deliver both positive impact and returns in disparate emerging markets (EM), says UBP Asset Management (UBP AM).
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Electric cars and digital devices must be free from child labour
Child labour is prevalent in the DRC’s cobalt mines, which are used to power electric vehicles, smartphones, tablets, and laptops.
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How the digital revolution is transforming blended finance solutions
UNCDF’s Henri Dommel explores how digital technologies are boosting financing of the SDGs.
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Sustainable trends boost commodities demand
Structural trends appear to support longer term opportunities in natural resources, from decarbonisation to renewable energy, according to Barings.
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Re-thinking health and wellbeing
On World Wellbeing Week, BMO GAM’s Harry Waight looks at companies tackling the obesity crisis
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Asia Global ESG Summit: Focus on corporate behaviour
With allocations to ESG funds increasingly aligned with investors’ own values, they are paying closer attention to the social policies of companies, said speakers at ESG Clarity’s recent Global ESG Summit.
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Do EMs offer biodiversity engagement opportunities?
Verisk Maplecroft outlook explores biodiversity opportunities in countries with foreign debt and natural assets.