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ESG Evolution Calls for Terminology Alignment

Chris Hall

Industry bodies align on key sustainable finance-related definitions to offer end-users greater “consistency and clarity”. In October , the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) published research which showed funds with an ESG-related label attract higher inflows.

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New report shows $200-billion drop in responsible investing market share in Canada

Corporate Knights

This reclassification reflects an increase in “conscious conservatism” by Canadian asset managers in the absence of industry- or government-regulated definitions, criteria or standards, she says, causing many managers “to err on the side of caution” and strip the “responsible investment” classification from some of their portfolios. .

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Climate tops ESG Priorities for US Institutional Investors

Chris Hall

Under US SIF Foundation’s definition, ESG incorporation encompasses a range of strategies including ESG integration, positive screening, negative screening, impact investing and sustainability-themed investing.

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New Horizons Beckon for ESG Index Derivatives

Chris Hall

Based on parent indices, the first generation of ESG indices were created through application of negative or positive screening to the parent. It’s definitely an entry product for clients looking for a liquid diversified ESG solution close the STOXX-600 index,” she said.

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The Many Approaches to Sustainable Investing

Jon Hale

Clarity is needed around definition, terminology, and what even counts as a sustainable investment. It is also sometimes referred to as “ESG integration” or more specifically as “positive screening”, or “ESG best-in-class”. This is especially true for individual investors and financial advisors.