SDGs

How can investors integrate the SDGs into their decision-making process?

International cooperation is needed to accelerate an equitable transition to low-carbon energy, say Mark Campanale and Tzeporah Berman

Companies and investors need to be more aware of water as an ecological and economic systemic risk, explains Johan Floren

With the climate crisis playing out in real time in California, there’s another crisis looming that must be a focus of investors, says Ceres’ Kirsten James.

Water flows as a prerequisite through every one of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), especially those on food security, healthy lives, energy, sustainable cities, sustainable consumption and production, and marine and terrestrial ecosystems. SDG 6 specifically reflects the critical importance of water in its own right, ensuring availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. There is also growing recognition of the crucial contribution of water-related investments to climate resilience and to delivering on the Paris Agreement. Beyond environmental concerns, sustainable and collaborative management of shared water resources also strengthens international peace and security.

Are companies “impact washing”? New model helps evaluate the degree of corporate alignment with the global goals, MSCI says

Move will see it address sovereign bonds and axe dedicated ESG funds

It isn’t just a matter of equality, argues Pablo Verra

The €37bn Swedish pension fund explains its work on engagement and asset allocation to support female empowerment

Gain insight into how technology and data can be used to manage the financial risk as a result of climate change.