sustainability

PRI pushes for just transition

The move to a low-carbon world may leave entire communities stranded if investors don’t incorporate its impact on workers into their climate-change models, the PRI says.

Sarah RundellDecember 6, 2018

CalSTRS CIO backs long-haul investment

The investment community’s obsession with short-term earnings is detrimental but convincing investors to back the slow, patient money is a tough sell, according to the CIO of one of the largest US pension funds, Chris Ailman, speaking at the annual SASB conference.

Amanda WhiteDecember 5, 2018

Climate disclosure a bumpy road

Implementing the recommendations of the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures is challenging, fortunately some investors are paving the way, a PRI climate conference heard.

Sarah RundellDecember 3, 2018

Sustainability

Fixed income, ESG start to bond

ESG integration in fixed income is finally starting to happen but the challenges it presents aren’t the same as in equities; for example, bondholder rights and shareholder rights aren’t the same. Have a look at what’s necessary to further blend ESG and fixed income.

Georg Inderst and Fiona StewartNovember 13, 2018