ESG
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Engineering change: governance milestone reached in the low-carbon transition
The recent board shakeup at ExxonMobil may be remembered as a key step toward decarbonization on a global scale. We discuss the shareholder activism that helped set the stage for this outcome.
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ESG and bond investors: implications of Covid-19
Amid an uncertain economic recovery, the pandemic presents us with an opportunity to evaluate the long-term resiliency of corporate bond issuers and how well management priorities are aligned with strong ESG risk management practices.
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Human capital and consumer brands in a post-pandemic world
The pandemic is disrupting consumer patterns, putting many retail, entertainment, and leisure companies at risk. We explore how consumer brands can recover and thrive.
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An eco-efficiency framework: addressing climate risk in measurable ways
Eco-efficiency can move a company’s sustainability practices forward—sometimes with significant results. But how? A five-point framework by Boston Common Asset Management breaks it down.
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How climate resilient is your portfolio?
What does the big picture of climate risk and opportunity look like from the viewpoint of a dedicated ESG strategy? Cheryl Smith offers her perspective.
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Sustainability's virtuous feedback loop
As public companies step up to address global climate risks, questions of social equity, and better governance, business sustainability gathers new strength.
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Banking on a low-carbon future
Are banks helping finance the transition to a low-carbon economy? The evidence is mixed, according to a recent study from Boston Common Asset Management.
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ESG research the new cornerstone of emerging market investing
A deep understanding of ESG issues has become indispensable for investors in emerging markets. Members of Boston Common Asset Management discuss the proliferation of investment opportunities linked to ESG criteria.
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Active engagement: how top ESG managers make a difference
Rather than merely excluding companies, today’s top ESG portfolio managers directly engage firms to combine financial returns with positive impact.
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ESG investing is a better way to know your borrowers
ESG investing offers more than just the opportunity to better align investors’ portfolios with their values—it represents a more holistic approach to traditional credit analysis.
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