One of the most challenging sectors of the market for ESG investors today is the meat and dairy industry, which is up against a wide range of environmental and social hurdles. By most measures, plant-based alternatives offer a sustainable alternative.… Read More »Investing In Alternative Protein
When it comes to the “social” element of ESG, few industries under any legal obligation to be proactive. But banking is an exception. Under the Community Reinvestment Act of 1977, large, FDIC-insured banks are required to serve all segments of… Read More »What Is ESG for Banks?
On September 27, climate activists in Liverpool, England loudly disrupted a government-sponsored event called “Reaching Net Zero.” While the heckling called attention to several specific concerns in the UK and the US, it also illustrated a broader challenge for many… Read More »What Is “Sustainability”?
Of all the conspiracy theories making the rounds today, this one could be the most bizarre. ESG investors are wolves in sheep’s clothing— according to a handful of right-wing politicians and publishers—radicals who will stop at nothing to shackle corporate… Read More »Why ESG Isn’t “Woke”
An unfortunate consequence of the growing demand for environmentally progressive goods and services is “greenwashing.” Also called “green sheen,” greenwashing is deceitful marketing that exaggerates a business’s current or past practices in order for them to appear more environmentally friendly.… Read More »What is Greenwashing?
Green bonds are financial instruments designed to support environmental and climate related projects while simultaneously protecting the investment capital and any subsequent income. As a form of “fixed income” investments, bonds will typically provide investors with a set cash flow… Read More »What are Green Bonds?
The origin of the ESG or Environmental, Social and Governance framework can be traced back to the 70s. Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), established by the United Nations General Assembly in 2015, set forth 17 critical areas to address economic, social,… Read More »ESG and SDGs. Two Complementary Frameworks
Capitalism is defined by the International Monetary Fund as, “an economic system in which private actors own and control property in accord with their interests, and demand and supply freely set prices in markets in a way that can serve… Read More »What is Stakeholder Capitalism?
The Environmental, Social and Business Governance (ESG) aspects of a company’s activities are the three main evaluation standards utilized to measure a company’s societal and sustainability policies and practices. ESG criteria are applied most frequently by investment firms and individuals… Read More »What Does “ESG” Mean?
The origins of modern ESG investing can be directly traced to the 1970s. Its roots were established much earlier when faith-based organizations began to shun commodities and industries that conflicted with their value systems. In the 18th century the Methodists,… Read More »How Did ESG Start?