Governance

Blackwells Welcomes Monmouth’s Announced Strategic Review of Alternatives

Articles, Corporate law, Corporate finance, Human resource management, Mergers and acquisitions, Board of directors, Blackwells, Governance
Friday, January 15, 2021 - 12:30pm

We are pleased that the Board has taken our direction, and is now running a strategic alternatives process.

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  • We are pleased that the Board has taken our direction, and is now running a strategic alternatives process.
  • We believe the Board should establish a Special Committee, consisting of entirely independent directors, to oversee the review process, ensuring shareholders reach an optimal outcome.
  • The professionals that Blackwells has nominated have experience in real estate, capital markets, mergers and acquisitions and public company governance.
  • If elected, the Blackwells nominees will be independent of Landy family influence and help Monmouth consider all alternatives fairly and objectively.

Ping An Uses Artificial Intelligence to Drive New ESG Investment Strategies

Ethical investment, Finance, Money, Ethical banking, Environmentalism, Economy, Governance, Environmental, social and corporate governance, ESG, ESG Quant, RepRisk
Thursday, January 14, 2021 - 7:16am

The investment strategies detailed in the report, "Applications of Ping An CN-ESG Data and Framework in Quantitative Investment Strategy", use the proprietary CN-ESG database and scoring framework developed by the Ping An Group.

Key Points: 
  • The investment strategies detailed in the report, "Applications of Ping An CN-ESG Data and Framework in Quantitative Investment Strategy", use the proprietary CN-ESG database and scoring framework developed by the Ping An Group.
  • Based on CN-ESG data, PADERC constructed four types of ESG investment strategies that use artificial intelligence (AI) to balance excess investment returns and ESG investment targets:
    1) Ping An AI-ESG Selected 100 Strategy: This positive screening strategy selects companies with the highest ESG scores.
  • The CSI 300 ESG Low Volatility Index reinforces the stability features of ESG investment in both the short and long term.
  • This type of index enhancement strategy based on ESG factors could help drive an increase in the scale of ESG investing.

Ping An Uses Artificial Intelligence to Drive New ESG Investment Strategies

Ethical investment, Finance, Money, Ethical banking, Environmentalism, Economy, Governance, Environmental, social and corporate governance, ESG, ESG Quant, RepRisk
Thursday, January 14, 2021 - 7:00am

The investment strategies detailed in the report, "Applications of Ping An CN-ESG Data and Framework in Quantitative Investment Strategy", use the proprietary CN-ESG database and scoring framework developed by the Ping An Group.

Key Points: 
  • The investment strategies detailed in the report, "Applications of Ping An CN-ESG Data and Framework in Quantitative Investment Strategy", use the proprietary CN-ESG database and scoring framework developed by the Ping An Group.
  • Based on CN-ESG data, PADERC constructed four types of ESG investment strategies that use artificial intelligence (AI) to balance excess investment returns and ESG investment targets:
    1) Ping An AI-ESG Selected 100 Strategy: This positive screening strategy selects companies with the highest ESG scores.
  • The CSI 300 ESG Low Volatility Index reinforces the stability features of ESG investment in both the short and long term.
  • This type of index enhancement strategy based on ESG factors could help drive an increase in the scale of ESG investing.

DGAP-News: ENCAVIS AG improves ISS ESG rating

Ethical investment, Environmentalism, Ethical banking, Governance, Articles, Finance, Money, Environmental, social and corporate governance, ESG, DAX, RepRisk
Thursday, January 14, 2021 - 6:03am

Hamburg, January 14, 2021 - The SDAX-listed wind and solar park operator Encavis AG (ISIN: DE0006095003, Prime Standard, ticker symbol: ECV) was able to further improve its rating from the renowned rating agency ISS ESG within the Prime status.

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  • Hamburg, January 14, 2021 - The SDAX-listed wind and solar park operator Encavis AG (ISIN: DE0006095003, Prime Standard, ticker symbol: ECV) was able to further improve its rating from the renowned rating agency ISS ESG within the Prime status.
  • The ISS ESG rating evaluates the sustainability performance of companies and has a best-in-class approach, in which also industry-specific rating criteria are - with approximately one third - included in the evaluation.
  • Encavis AG (Prime Standard; ISIN: DE0006095003 / WKN: 609500) is a producer of electricity from renewable energies listed on the SDAX of Deutsche Brse AG.
  • Encavis AG's environmental, social and governance performance has been awarded an "A" level by two of the world's leading ESG research and rating agencies MSCI ESG Ratings as well as a "Prime" corporate ESG performance by ISS ESG.

Castle Hall Issues ESG Due Diligence White Paper for Investors, Highlighting ESG Lessons From 2020

Other Professional Services, Software, Finance, Consulting, Data management, Professional services, Technology, Other Technology, Ethical investment, Articles, Finance, Money, Ethical banking, Environmental, social and corporate governance, Environmentalism, Governance, Due diligence, RepRisk, Responsible Research
Wednesday, January 13, 2021 - 4:11pm

Castle Hall, the Due Diligence Company, today issued a new white paper outlining lessons from 2020 across the landscape of ESG investing.

Key Points: 
  • Castle Hall, the Due Diligence Company, today issued a new white paper outlining lessons from 2020 across the landscape of ESG investing.
  • As a result, effective ESG due diligence has become much more important at every stage in the institutional investment decision making process.
  • Castle Halls white paper can be downloaded from esgdiligence.com , Castle Halls dedicated ESG website.
  • Castle Hall Diligence helps investors worldwide manage the operational, ESG, cyber and investment risks of asset managers.

Verdantix Expands ESG And Sustainability Research To Cover Tech, Data And Consulting Markets

Other Manufacturing, Technology, Consulting, Other Energy, Professional services, Manufacturing, Software, Energy, Data management, Finance, Ethical investment, Money, Economy, Ethical banking, Environmentalism, Governance, ESG, Environmental, social and corporate governance, Responsible Research
Tuesday, January 12, 2021 - 12:26pm

To provide comprehensive coverage of the rapidly evolving ESG and sustainability market, independent research and advisory firm Verdantix has launched an expanded ESG and sustainability research practice.

Key Points: 
  • To provide comprehensive coverage of the rapidly evolving ESG and sustainability market, independent research and advisory firm Verdantix has launched an expanded ESG and sustainability research practice.
  • Founded in 2008 with a focus on climate change, energy efficiency and sustainability markets, the Verdantix team have more than a decade of experience assessing the market opportunity for ESG and sustainability technology solutions, data propositions and consulting services.
  • In 2020 investors grew their commitment to ESG businesses and in 2021 the corporate world will need to catch up with these new ESG demands commented Verdantix CEO, David Metcalfe.
  • Verdantix ESG and sustainability research will cover four segments:
    ESG products and services targeted at financial markets participants including asset owners, asset managers and alternative investors
    Climate change, ESG and sustainability consulting across management, technical and investment markets
    Digital technologies that enable corporate sustainability disclosures, risk management and performance improvement
    To succeed in 2021 participants in the ESG and sustainability market need hard data on customer demand stated Verdantix Global Head of Research, Rodolphe dArjuzon.

Frank & Eileen Achieves B Corp Certification, Pledges $10 Million to Support Female Leaders of Tomorrow

Fashion, Philanthropy, Retail, Luxury, Consumer, Women, Other Philanthropy, Articles, Mixed economies, Economic systems, Social entrepreneurship, Social economy, Benefit corporations, B Corporation, Product certification, Public economics, B Lab, Transparency, Governance
Tuesday, January 12, 2021 - 11:30am

Los Angeles-based shirting pioneer Frank & Eileen announced today it has earned B Corp certification from the non-profit B Lab with a top-ranking impact score of 97.5.

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  • Los Angeles-based shirting pioneer Frank & Eileen announced today it has earned B Corp certification from the non-profit B Lab with a top-ranking impact score of 97.5.
  • The B Corp certification affirms Frank & Eileens long-standing commitment to upholding the highest standards of social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability.
  • In its first step as a newly minted B Corp, Frank & Eileen announced a $10 million giving pledge over the next ten years to nurture female leaders of tomorrow.
  • Frank & Eileen also incorporated B Corp values into its legal governance prior to certification, legally enshrining its commitment to purpose over profit.

BMO Global Asset Management Launches MyESG™ to Help Align Investments and Beliefs

Ethical investment, Ethical banking, Environmental, social and corporate governance, Environmentalism, Governance, Articles, GAM, Policy
Monday, January 11, 2021 - 2:25pm

TORONTO, Jan. 11, 2021 /CNW/ - BMO Global Asset Management (BMO GAM) has launched MyESGTM an online tool to help advisors and individual investors better understand ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) investing preferences.MyESGTMuses data collected through a BMO GAM survey to help guide the discussion between investors and advisors.

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, Jan. 11, 2021 /CNW/ - BMO Global Asset Management (BMO GAM) has launched MyESGTM an online tool to help advisors and individual investors better understand ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) investing preferences.MyESGTMuses data collected through a BMO GAM survey to help guide the discussion between investors and advisors.
  • The BMO GAM survey, conducted in conjunction with DCIIA Retirement Center,found four distinct ESG investing personalities:
    ESG Motivated (22 per cent) Does not separate belief from investment decisions.
  • Advisors can start discussions with investors citing examples of where material ESG considerations impacted a company's performance
    "When it comes to ESG investing, there is not a one-size-fits-all conversation for advisors and investors," said Kristi Mitchem, CEO, BMO Global Asset Management.
  • "By using these personas, we are looking to deepen the conversation and close the gap between ESG beliefs and investing habits.

Bloomberg and Rockefeller Asset Management Launch ESG Improvers Index

Professional services, Finance, Ethical investment, Ethical banking, Environmentalism, Finance, Money, Governance, Articles, Environmental, social and corporate governance, RepRisk
Monday, January 11, 2021 - 2:00pm

Bloomberg and Rockefeller Asset Management today announced the launch of the Bloomberg Rockefeller U.S. All Cap Multi-Factor ESG Improvers Index, available through the Bloomberg Terminal.

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  • Bloomberg and Rockefeller Asset Management today announced the launch of the Bloomberg Rockefeller U.S. All Cap Multi-Factor ESG Improvers Index, available through the Bloomberg Terminal.
  • The index combines Bloombergs renowned risk model, data, and index capabilities with 40 years of ESG expertise from Rockefeller Asset Management.
  • We believe that investors will increasingly differentiate between ESG leaders and improvers firms showing the greatest improvement in their ESG footprint," said Casey Clark, Managing Director and Global Head of ESG Investments at Rockefeller Asset Management.
  • Institutional investors are focusing now on underlying ESG factors and trends, so we are expanding our index offering to include ESG improvers, said Alan Campbell, Head of Index Product Management at Bloomberg.

Global Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) Market Report 2020: Investment Management Companies are Including ESG Aspects in Their Decision-making

Articles, Accountability, Governance, Political philosophy, Market segmentation, Market, Academic disciplines
Friday, January 8, 2021 - 2:45pm

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  • Global Environmental, Social and Governance Market Segmentation By Investor (By Value, AUM)
    5.1 Competitive Scenario of Global Environmental, Social and Governance Market: By Investor
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  • Global Environmental, Social and Governance Market Segmentation By Fund (By Value, AUM)
    6.1 Competitive Scenario of Global Environmental, Social and Governance: By Fund
    7.1 Competitive Scenario of Global Environmental, Social and Governance: By Sector
    8.1 Competitive Scenario of Global Environmental, Social and Governance Market: By Region
    13.1.1 Market Attractiveness Chart of Global Environmental, Social and Governance Market - By Investor, By Value (Year-2025)
    13.1.2 Market Attractiveness Chart of Global Environmental, Social and Governance Market - By Fund, By Value (Year-2025)
    13.1.3 Market Attractiveness Chart of Global Environmental, Social and Governance Market - By Sector, By Value (Year-2025)
    13.1.4 Market Attractiveness Chart of Global Environmental, Social and Governance Market - By Region, By Value (Year-2025)