The 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 […]
Read MoreClimate change has been the buzzword of the past decade, but actual complexity lies in tackling it which needs nuanced sector-specific solutions. To help companies begin their journey of climate action to meet the goals of the Paris Agreement, the idea of Climate Transition Plans (CTPs) was introduced in 2021. Also in 2021, the UK […]
Read MoreAccording to the IEA, we must reduce carbon dioxide by 50% by 2050 if we are to avoid the climate destabilising effects of emissions and the dangerous global impacts of climate change. This is an ambitious goal and given the role of carbon to our everyday lives it is easy to lose hope. However, decarbonization […]
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