Deforestation gets the chop
Heightened awareness of the role of rain forests in global supply chains, and of the related risks, has led many large investors to join initiatives calling for an end to destruction of woodlands.
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Climate-risk plan for sovereign funds
The One Planet Sovereign Wealth Fund Working Group has published a framework to help large investors make climate-change analysis a part of their decision-making, for better long-term allocation.
Tough choices before, after divestment
Whether to divest from sensitive or controversial investments such as firearms can be a difficult call for fiduciaries, and making it doesn't put an end to the tough choices.
Engage on palm oil to advance SDGs
Investors seeking to link the UN Sustainable Development Goals to their strategies can reduce tropical deforestation associated with agricultural commodities by influencing portfolio companies.
A chance to make the future brighter
Top1000funds.com editor Amanda White has been named a member of the Aspen Institute Finance Leaders Fellowship class of 2018. She discusses the program, the participants, and the opportunity.
The logic against investing in handguns
There is a rational basis for not putting assets into handgun producers but emotions and politics cloud the issue. Judging the case on facts and figures, not dogma, makes the choice clear.
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