Sustainability

Net-Zero Portfolio Shift Gains Speed Among Large Asset Owners

April 9, 2021

The University of Michigan is just one of the latest institutional investors to pledge to decarbonize its investment portfolio in the coming years. We look at what will drive further...

The Green Investments of the Biggest Asset Owners: NYS Common, Japan’s GPIF, CDPQ, Washington State & Others

December 30, 2020

New York Common, GPIF, Canada Pension Plan and more: they're all pouring billions of dollars into renewables, agri-tech and other sustainable and cleantech investments

Higher ESG Scores Have Improved Bond Performance, MSCI Study Finds

December 10, 2020

New research from MSCI draws a bright line under the growing practice of considering a company’s ESG score when making fixed income investment decisions.

Investors Embrace Climate, Social Justice and More Post-Pandemic and Pre-Biden

November 20, 2020

As investors shake off the dust from the pandemic and the bruising presidential election, they’re taking fresh looks at everything from climate and human capital to social justice...

Deeper Engagement with Sustainable Food and Ag: Pandemic Creates Multiple Opportunities for Food and Ag Investors

November 10, 2020

In the wake of the pandemic, investors and consumers alike are taking fresh looks at how food and agriculture can become more sustainable and inclusive.

Investors Shift Portfolios Amid New Frameworks & Policy on Climate Risk 

September 29, 2020

Regulators in Europe and even in the U.S. are sharpening their focus on how to encourage sustainability and ESG investing through a range of policy making tools.

Social Bonds Come of Age with Covid-19 Bond Surge

June 3, 2020

Growing acceptance of Covid-19 bonds is expected to translate to increased investor attention paid to social bonds and other investments that support the UN’ Sustainable Development...

News Brief: Gotham Greens Grows in Colorado as Beyond Meat, Starbucks Partner in China

May 31, 2020

We take a look at how Gotham Greens is helping solve food security issues, Apeel Science attaining unicorn status, a giant coal plant that’s being shut in favor of wind energy, and...

News Briefing: Coronavirus Hits Cleantech Investments Too -- But a Few Bright Spots Emerge

April 22, 2020

Investments in renewable energy and other cleantech investments are set to tumble, at least temporarily, due to the impact of COVID-19. Still, there are a few bright spots as some...

Carbon Reduction in Investment Portfolios Held Back by Poor Data Availability

April 10, 2020

A growing number of big investors are looking to reduce their portfolio’s carbon emissions. Improved corporate disclosure will make those efforts far more successful.