Measuring what matters
Two decades after financial reporting went through a seismic shift with the agreement of international accounting standards, a similar effort is under way to agree global standards for measuring sustainability.
Scott Chan is shocked the market hasn't reacted more to the crisis emulating from the US-Israel-Iran conflict. But the CalSTRS CIO is confident its one fund approach allows it to position dynamically and ensure diversification no matter what is presented.
Two decades after financial reporting went through a seismic shift with the agreement of international accounting standards, a similar effort is under way to agree global standards for measuring sustainability.
The expansion of the digital economy is fuelling demand for data centres, but also raising concerns about their energy use. The solution to this problem comes in the form of an attractive green real estate investment.
The property industry is the largest emitter of CO2. By making buildings more sustainable, we can help the environment and boost returns.
Find out how asset owners are targeting positive climate outcomes with their investments.
The introduction of climate-related investment products, a string of engagement successes, and Robeco’s response to Covid-19 are among the topics discussed in the annual report.
Robeco commissioned a survey that asked probing questions to more than 300 institutional, wholesale and insurance investors accounting for about 20% of global assets. The results have been both encouraging and an indication that much still needs to be done.
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