How important is diversity for a company's performance?
In this issue of the SFC Research Team's publication, we have directed our attention towards the impact of gender diversity in corporate portfolios. Our goal is to show the significance of gender diversity in enhancing company performance and its vital role in the broader context of sustainable development. This article aims to provide readers with a foundational understanding of gender diversity's importance, fostering a deeper appreciation for how it can affect corporations globally. We hope to inspire further exploration and discussion on gender diversity and sustainable investment opportunities, emphasizing their critical role in driving forward the agenda of sustainability and inclusivity in the business world.
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How Important is Shareholder Activism in promoting the Green Transition?
In this issue of the ESG Research teams monthly publication, the team has focused on Shareholder Activism. The goal of the article is to introduce the topic of shareholder activism and address the role that it plays in the green transition of companies. Our ESG Research Analyst Danielle Parr had the privilege to sit down with Colin Melvin who is an expert in the field with over 28 years of experience in investment stewardship and corporate governance. Danielle was able to speak with Colin about investment stewardship and shareholder activism and hear his views on the ways that investors can most effectively bring about change.
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An introduction to Green Bonds and trends in the Green Bond Market
In this issue of the ESG Research teams monthly publication the team has focused on Green Bonds. The goal of the article is to introduce the topic of green bonds and to provide readers with a better context in order to highlight and understand their importance for the green transition of corporations all around the world. Furthermore, we hope that this article can lay the foundation for future readings and studies and ultimately inspire readers to learn more about green bonds and sustainable investment opportunities as a whole and the important role that sustainable investments play in the green transition.
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CBS SFC Global Select ESG Fund – A reintroduction
CBS SFC Global Select ESG Fund (the Fund) is a virtual investment fund that aims to achieve long-term capital growth through a portfolio of equity investments in companies that are positioned to benefit from developments related to environmental and societal challenges.
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The Crucial Impact of the US Election on Climate Action and Sustainable Investments
At CBS Sustainable Investment Club, we follow with excitement the American election right now, and the historical twist the vote counting has taken.
The fact is, namely, that it has now become even more uncertain who will win the election and lead one of the world’s most powerful countries for the next four years. This is so, as President Trump this morning, Danish time, has claimed that “a major fraud on our nation” is playing out, amid the record high volume of postal ballots. Trump has further vowed to go to the US Supreme Court as the election result hangs in the balance.
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ESG Investments Post COVID-19: Now More than Ever
In our last blogpost we showed that MSCI ESG indices slightly outperformed during COVID-19, indicating that, even when we face bear markets, sustainable investing continues to be an objectively rational good decision for investors.
In this blogpost, we want to take a closer look at the future outlook of ESG as the international pandemic has caused unprecedented events and disruptions all around the world.
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ESG-outperformance in a virus-infected bear market
Since the global financial crisis in 2008, and in particular the last five years, the investment industry has seen a steep rise in the number of sustainable funds. A study conducted by Jon Hale at Morningstar, Inc., suggests that ESG funds have outperformed their relative peers both before and during the coronavirus-outbreak. This article will assess how listed sustainable equity investments have performed during the first real bear market since the large focus on ESG and sustainability has entered the industry.
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Sustainable Investments Does Not Compromise Returns
Sustainably managed assets have grown consistently in recent years, especially driven by changing consumer demands and an influx of new investment products. Another contributor to this trend is that research shows that investing sustainably does not equal lower returns; rather, it can improve long-term portfolio performance.
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