VC firms missing a trick for ESG drive in start-ups
PRI report cites lack of diversity, equity and inclusion as a particular challenge
Research
Expert commentary and insight on ESG investment research across global markets.
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Financials score highest in gender equality index
Record number of firms disclose for the 2022 Bloomberg Gender Equality Index
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Five up-and-coming sustainable strategies
Morningstar’s manager research team highlights sustainable equity funds with promising futures
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How investors can consider all stakeholders
Investor Forum and CCG report sets out a framework for prioritising stakeholder issues
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The best sustainable US companies to own in 2022
Morningstar research identifies 46 companies – one of which is an asset manager
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Sustainable fund inflows outdo wider market in 2021
Despite Covid volatility, UK investors poured £37.1bn into sustainable strategies last year, according to Morningstar data
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Engagement on forests climbs 99%
Highest response rate was in Europe
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Number of companies disclosing workplace practices jumps
WDI submissions are increasing year-on-year, but there are still notable absences including household names
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French companies must hire more women executives
30% Club France Investor Group’s first annual report finds slow diversity progress in SPF120 but willingness to improve
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Tackle climate change or miss out on young talent
Gen Z will turn down roles and even take pay cuts to work with more ESG-conscious firms
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Firms blast numerous barriers slowing renewable drive
Availability, procurement and regulation are preventing a switch to 100% green energy, say RE100 members
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Climate funds still going strong
Morningstar’s ESG fund analyst Samiya Jmili looks at three top-rated climate funds