Thinking about Perú brings to life images of breathtaking green valleys that are lost in sight, vibrant Inca infrastructure, and a world-class cultural and natural richness evident in its people, landscapes and culinary traditions. This 28th of July, we celebrate the social diversity and enriching culture of The Republic of Perú, on the anniversary of … Read more
Bolivia and Jamaica represent two faces of the geography of our atmosphere. While Bolivia offers breathtaking snowy mountains, typical of the Andes Cordillera, Jamaica brings paradise-like Caribbean beaches to the picture. Both countries sum up an aggregated population of nearly 15 million, a territory of more than 1.1 million square kilometers, and an impressive geographic, … Read more
Investing in green innovations such as renewables, carbon capture and batteries were all on the table for discussion during Investment COP 2022 – a side event to COP27 – according to delegates who attended, but many were disappointed with the level of detail in discussions. Here, they share with ESG Clarity some of the key … Read more
Can you even have sustainability and hydropower in the same sentence? It’s a question that for years has challenged development practitioners (and bolstered critics) of this renewable source of energy. But the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) is taking steps to help answer this question. Hydropower can be massive in scale. In 2018, electricity generation from … Read more
A final regulation released by the Department of Labor on Tuesday will reassure retirement plan advisers they can utilize sustainable investing without running afoul of federal law, experts said. The DOL rule allows – but does not require — plan fiduciaries to consider climate change and ESG factors in selecting investments, DOL Assistant Secretary Lisa Gomez said. … Read more
A group has been formed by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to write a voluntary code of conduct for ESG data and ratings providers. The ESG Data and Ratings Code of Conduct Working Group (DRWG) will be co-chaired by M&G, Moody’s, London Stock Exchange Group and Slaughter and May, and will be made up of … Read more
As summer draws to a close in the northern hemisphere, we should ask ourselves a question–besides the white sands and the blue sea, what else are we leaving behind? On this month we mark International Coastal Cleanup Day with a call to action—we should be mindful of how much the ocean means to us and … Read more
Regulation being created in lots of different places at the same time can cause complexity, says Mervyn Tang, head of sustainability strategy, APAC, at Schroders, who would like to see more global harmonisation. Here, Tang tells ESG Clarity Asia about client demand for ESG in Asia and Schroders’ engagement approach in the region. What are … Read more
Advances in behavioral science are gleaning new insights into how customers can be nudged to optimize certain parts of their lives. Nudging in the financial sector is unlocking new possibilites for better finanical and planetary health that are set to revolutionize the field. Reading Time: 3 minutes Nudging. It’s the latest evolution of a trend … Read more
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