In a recent whitepaper, Acuity Knowledge Partners asked a great question: Is the Middle East at the core of global ESG development? The short answer is yes, but it’s complicated. In this article, we will briefly assess the ESG investing landscape, and delve into some case studies across the region, especially with regards to public […]
Read MoreThe origins of ESG investing ESG investing is a broad investment class with many nuances. ESG investing can also be known as ethical investing, socially responsible investing. impact investing, or simply sustainable investing. Whatever the name, ESG investing could be neatly summarised as ‘Doing well by doing good’. The term ‘ESG’ was first coined in […]
Read MoreThe Benefits of ESG Ratings The term “ESG ratings” refers to a broad spectrum of rating products in sustainable finance, including ESG scorings and ESG rankings. ESG factors considered in an ESG rating may include: 1) climate or other environmental topics; 2) impacts on society, as well as employees, customers, suppliers and specific community or […]
Read MoreWhat are ESG risk ratings? The consideration of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors has become increasingly vital to making informed investment decisions. Investors want to understand at a detailed level the most material ESG issues, as well as an investment’s risk exposure. With ESG-related risks often being multi-faceted, numerous, and varying across sectors and […]
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