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The Difference Between ESG and SRI, and How They Impact Investing

3BL Media

Pacifists may choose not to invest in companies that manufacture weapons. In 2006, the United Nations Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) issued a report that suggested environmental, social, and governance data be a mandatory part of corporate financial evaluations. A Brief History of Responsible Investing.

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Asia’s Banks Should Not Follow US Peers

Chris Hall

Standardised climate data and disclosures benefit corporations , financiers, investors, and policymakers in assessing the financial sectors contribution to climate goals and making informed decisions. This trend will likely continue, with prices expected to fall steeply over the next few years, making renewables even cheaper.

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