Net zero investing is a means of transitioning risk, portfolio alignment, and impact as important considerations in the effort to guide asset owners to balance carbon emissions. At the forefront of thought leadership in sustainability and ESG, CFA Institute shares important considerations for asset owners to become leaders in transitional finance.
Elizabeth Corley, chair of Schroders plc and Impact Investing Institute, sees global fund managers approaching a crossroads, where divergent regulation on sustainability issues will make it difficult to satisfy asset owner demands for systems thinking and universal ownership.
[vc_column] Overview Quantifying the impact of climate change on physical assets and business models presents a challenge for all investment professionals. Scenario analysis and carbon pricing are central to understanding plausible future outcomes.[vc_column_text css=””]Images of island nations disappearing under the waves might come to mind, while worsening heatwaves, droughts, wildfires and floods are already evident.
Governments and the private sector are supporting climate technology. Learn why net zero is the future.
CFA Institute presents its views on net zero, and climate-related disclosures by public companies.
As the global association of investment professionals, CFA Institute monitors key debates and evolving developments across the investment industry. In recent years, one significant topic of discussion has been the role and application of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) information in the investment management process.
Net zero requires transformational changes and significant investment. This guide aids industry leaders in implementing net-zero investing. It offers practical guidance that stresses the importance of mindset shifts and highlights strategies for success. All recent net-zero research and policy insights can be found on the Net-Zero Investing topic page. By Roger Urwin, FSIP
We’re witnessing a dramatic transformation of the US utility sector, driven largely by climate change and the swift advancement of technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI). Rising infrastructure costs and the push toward renewable energy are shaking up traditional investment models that depend on fossil fuels.
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Decisions to Enable Net Zero Investing