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Investors searching for alpha—to beat the market—won’t find it in socially responsible investing. A new study examining a decade of data finds portfolios of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that follow environmental, social, and …
A new study finds returns on ESG ETFs to be “unremarkable” Read More
Earth is overheating due to the greenhouse gas emissions from burning fossil fuels. This is “the biggest market failure the world has seen” according to economist Nicholas Stern. The rational behaviour …
Climate change is making debt more expensive – new study Read More
Not long ago, the world’s biggest companies were making splashy promises to tackle climate change. Even those in the business of selling fossil fuels — like BP and Shell — …
Greenhushing, explained: Why companies have stopped talking about their climate pledges Read More
LONDON, June 29 (Reuters) – “Climate washing” litigation has risen sharply in the last two years as environmental groups and governments grow frustrated with corporate claims about their contribution to …
‘Climate washing’ lawsuits jump as more activists challenge corporate claims, report shows Read More
Members of the Curvelandia community in Brazil’s north-eastern Maranhao state used branches and palm fronds at the beginning of this year to create a barricade across the red dirt road that runs …
Greenwashing concerns: Is Brazil paper company sustainable? Read More
Despite the company’s commitment to decrease its carbon footprint, Amazon’s emissions grew by 18 percent last year, according to the annual sustainability report it released today. While online shopping increased during the pandemic’s second …
Amazon’s emissions increased dramatically last year despite carbon neutrality goal Read More
Here’s a big number: $44 trillion. That’s how much of the world’s total economic output is dependent on animals and ecosystems, according to the World Economic Forum. Insects pollinate commercial crops, coral reefs protect coastal …
Why investors suddenly care about saving the environment Read More
Freddie Mac Multifamily issued more than $5 billion in green, social and sustainability bonds in 2020 through its Impact Bond series for the asset class, the GSE announced this week. …
Freddie Mac Issued $5B in ESG Bonds Last Year Read More
TOKYO — India is fast overtaking countries like Japan and South Korea in creating ways for socially minded entrepreneurs to raise funds from impact investors. The aim is to get …
India emerges as Asia’s leader in socially beneficial markets Read More