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In addition to environmental and social benefits, there's the question of financial performance.
by Robert Kropp
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The recent Fossil Fuel Finance Report Card reveals that global financial institutions are lagging badly in exiting the financing of fossil fuels and human rights.
by Robert Kropp
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Traditional banks, insurance companies, pensions and funds representing $60 trillion in assets declare to support a trillion dollar investment in solar.
by Robert Kropp
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A new online search tool allows users to find disclosures of carbon asset risks.
by Robert Kropp
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Why one former JP Morgan executive is convinced that it will take a radical rethinking of entrenched economic frameworks to address the convergence of environmental, social and governance risks.
by Robert Kropp
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Warning that unconventional exploration and price volatility will have negative impacts for investors, the NGO suggests steps to a low-carbon economy.
by Robert Kropp
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Two years after the collapse of a garment factory killed 1,100 workers in Bangladesh, a coalition of investors argue that not enough has been done to remediate dangerous conditions.
by Robert Kropp
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In a recent letter to the Securities and Exchange Commission, a coalition of investors criticized disclosure by major oil and gas companies, arguing that climate risk is changing the economics of the industry.
by Robert Kropp
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Climate change is changing the math associated with fossil fuel assets. But those trying to offload potential stranded assets now might be stuck with short-term losses.
by Robert Kropp
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Investors know what has to be done to prevent the worst effects of climate change. But giving up fossil fuels now could still spell short-term losses.
by Robert Kropp
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US SIF's biennial Trends Report reveals that consideration of ESG factors has boosted sustainable assets, which now total $6.57 trillion in the U.S.
by Robert Kropp
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As part of the Montreal Pledge, investors committed to measuring and publicly disclosing the carbon footprint of their portfolios every year.
by Robert Kropp
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A group of major companies launches the fund to help finance municipal recycling, but some say extended producer responsibility would accomplish more.
by Robert Kropp
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The state-run bank will use Superstorm Sandy disaster relief funds to finance energy resilience by increasing the number of distributed energy resources.
by Robert Kropp
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The state-run bank will use Superstorm Sandy disaster relief funds to help finance increasing the number of distributed energy resources.
by Robert Kropp
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A shareowner resolution is withdrawn after the jelly maker commits to sourcing only deforestation-free palm oil.
by Robert Kropp
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Carbon Tracker 200 and Ceres collaborate on a database of corporate climate change disclosures.
by Robert Kropp
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Carbon Tracker's 2011 report helped launch the fossil fuel divestment movement. Now it's insisting that Shell's position underestimates high risk to investors.
by Robert Kropp
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Oil and gas giants may be downplaying stranded assets, but investors are taking notice.
by Robert Kropp
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Confused about how to build a sustainable investment portfolio? A new book from CPA J. Patrick Costello aims to demystify the process.
by Robert Kropp
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A three-part series on how investment heavyweights are tracking the financial impacts of climate change.
by Robert Kropp
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Thirteen investment banks now support an initiative aimed at boosting climate finance.
by Robert Kropp
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tka new paper finds little support for loyalty-driven securities, but investors see the importance of long-term investment horizons.
by Robert Kropp
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Bank of America and MorganStanley Chase also ranked poorly on sustainability in rankings by the Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility and Sustainalytics.
by Robert Kropp
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As greener industries show promising growth, they're also attractive for investors seeking to make their portfolios clear of fossil fuels.
by Robert Kropp