UK funds acting on diversity
At the recent #actionsnotwords event in London, executives told of addressing philosophical blindspots, setting up flexible work hours, adding more drivers for recruitment and more.
Rethinking portfolio construction at the human-AI nexus
As artificial intelligence models become more sophisticated, asset owners and managers are rethinking portfolio construction as an activity sitting at the nexus of human and machine, which means gaining an edge over the market increasingly needs investors to tap into the wisdom from both sources.
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Reaching SDGs’ ‘low-hanging fruit’
Infrastructure, capital markets and China A-shares all present accessible opportunities for responsible investment, if asset owners can navigate a catch or two along the way.
Infrastructure assets build in ESG
As governments welcome pension fund investment in infrastructure, the asset class facilitates the practical integration of the SDGs and ESG, Cbus Super CIO Kristian Fok told delegates.
Good ESG data requires a framework
Initiatives such as the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board are vital for providing the consistent, regular, high-quality disclosure on the SDGs that investors need, a panel told delegates.
Unilever chief calls for new capitalism
Long-time Unilever chief executive Paul Polman told delegates the world’s companies and executives needed to adopt a long-term focus and many other changes to create an inclusive economic system.
An end to deforestation is critical
An expert panel argues that the objectives of the Paris Agreement can’t be achieved without stopping deforestation and looks to technology for some ways to make it happen.
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