Deep Dive

26 May INSIGHTS | Florida’s Latest Legislative Move Sparks National Conversation on ESG Policies

發表於 14:44 作者 Alexander Olding

In one of the furthest-reaching efforts yet, on May 2nd, the Florida Governor signed into law a bill preventing state officials from investing public money to promote environmental, social and governance goals, and prohibiting ESG bond sales (1). Making its position clear on ESG and...

28 Apr INSIGHTS | ESG fund launches in Europe slowing amidst regulatory uncertainty and greenwashing concerns.

發表於 13:34 作者 Alexander Olding

Recent research from a Morningstar study suggests new ESG fund launches in Europe are slowing due to concerns over greenwashing and increasing pressure from regulatory uncertainty. An estimated 113 new sustainable funds launched globally in the first quarter of 2023, but also marked the weakest quarter...

27 Apr INSIGHTS | Peru Pushes to Champion Sustainable Growth Through ESG Initiatives.

發表於 13:19 作者 Alexander Olding

As part of Peru’s growing momentum towards promoting ESG practices, the development and implementation of ESG disclosure regulations has formed a key role in the country’s updated Green Finance Roadmap, as highlighted by the Peruvian Ministry of Environment (MINAM). ESG disclosures are one of the three...

20 Apr INSIGHTS | Climate Takes the Center Stage: ISSB’s move to prioritize climate-related disclosures for a sustainable future.

發表於 11:06 作者 Alexander Olding

The latest announcements by the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) lay out proposals for climate-related disclosure standards as well as a proposed general standard for sustainability-related financial Information. The ISSB Is an independent, private-sector body that develops and approves International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) which oversees...

01 Apr INSIGHTS | The Growing Importance of Sustainability Ratings and Their Impact on Business.

發表於 01:57 作者 Alexander Olding

The shifting landscape in the investment space towards Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) is moving rapidly. According to Price Waterhouse Coopers LLP (PWC), ESG-oriented assets are projected to double in the United States to USD10.5tr; rise 53% in Europe to USD19.6tr; and more than triple...

28 Mar INSIGHTS | EU Green Claims Directive: Cracking down on greenwashing and protecting consumers.

發表於 18:13 作者 Alexander Olding

As buyers become increasingly aware of how their purchasing decisions affect the environment, the demand for sustainable products and services that align with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) is on the rise. However, not all businesses are genuinely committed to sustainability. According to a study...

23 Mar INSIGHTS | SVB falls and Credit Suisse in Crisis. Lessons learned through an ESG lens.

發表於 13:04 作者 Alexander Olding

The latest series of events in the banking sector have added to market volatility and uncertainty this past week. The collapse of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB), followed by the fallout of Credit Suisse [CSGN:SW] has seen the Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE) Volatility Index (VIX)...

20 Mar INSIGHTS | “The Race Is On”: Europe’s Net-Zero Industry Act Proposal

發表於 20:45 作者 Alexander Olding

The European Commission’s announcement to ramp up clean tech industrial capacity and secure a sustainable raw materials value chain is a bold step towards achieving net-zero emissions. Building on the original European Green Deal, the ambitious Green Deal Industrial Plan presented on February 1st, includes...

22 Feb INSIGHTS | Carbon Footprint Management for Logistics Firms: Challenges and Strategies

發表於 17:10 作者 Tina Zhang

The logistics industry is essential for modern society, as it is responsible for the movement of goods across the globe. However, this industry is also one of the major sources of greenhouse gas emissions, which contribute significantly to climate change. According to the International Energy...

01 Feb INSIGHTS | Nature Risk Profile: Analyzing Impacts & Dependencies on Nature

發表於 23:01 作者 Tina Zhang

Nature Risk Profile was launched by the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) and S&P Global on January 17. The Profile is a methodology with an aim at allowing the financial sector to measure and address nature-related risks. The launch of the Nature Risk Profile follows the...

08 Dec INSIGHTS | Get Ready for EU’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD)

發表於 15:07 作者 Tina Zhang

The Council of the European Union (EU) formally passed the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) on November 28, following recent approval by the European Parliament in early November. The Directive is expected to be published in the Official Journal of the EU in the first...

17 Nov INSIGHTS | Carbon Offsets for Net-Zero: How to Do It Right?

發表於 16:30 作者 Helena Zhu

Carbon offsets are essentially investments in greenhouse gas-reducing projects. When individuals and organizations purchase carbon offsets, funds in these transactions are funneled towards environmental and social projects with decarbonization benefits, such as the conservation of natural habitats, reforestation, and clean cooking fuels for rural communities....

03 Nov INSIGHTS | How Companies May Avoid Unintentional “Greenwashing”

發表於 17:02 作者羅海燕

Anxiety over proper ESG information disclosure is rising among companies. What information must be disclosed? Should companies tell the truth when they realize that they are not doing well? Should ESG issues be stated again when corrections and rectifications have been implemented? These problems have...

13 Oct INSIGHTS | Next Low-carbon Generation for Transportation Sector

發表於 16:53 作者 Tina Zhang

The transportation sector, one of the main contributors to global carbon emissions, produces a quarter of the global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Due to the various sub-industries under this sector, the report will mainly focus on the lifecycle of light-duty vehicles and explore low-carbon transition...

22 Sep 洞見 | 利、益兼得：私募投資中的ESG

發表於 16:30 作者 Helena Zhu

Environmental, social, and governance have now become widely practiced by the top investment firms worldwide, influencing billions of dollars in investment decisions and pushing companies to meet investors’ demand for more sustainable and equitable practices. However, the private equity market still sees relatively little action...