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ESG InFocus
July, 2022
 
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Green funds have a Paris alignment problem
 
 
 
New S&P Global Sustainable1 research shows that only 11% of equity funds are aligned with the Paris Agreement’s goal of limiting global warming to 1.5°. But what about subsets of green funds and climate-focused funds?
 
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Latest Research & Insights
 
 
Creating Visibility and Positive Recognition – LGBTQ+ Inclusion in the Workplace

Diversity, equity and inclusion are high on the agenda for many companies. More than a quarter of companies actively participating in the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA) 2021 identified diversity and/or inclusion among their top three material issues.

 
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Five ways ESG is transforming traditional credit analysis

ESG risks have historically been perceived as long-term indicators, so not materially impacting an issuer’s cash flow and funding ability. However, there is increasing evidence that ESG factors can affect credit risk and investment performance in the near term. ESG factors have often been intangible and building a more quantitative ESG framework can be a complex process for credit analysts.

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EU banking regulator puts spotlight on climate disclosures

Regulation is playing a growing role in shaping the direction of the ESG movement. Investors have been demanding more consistent disclosure and reporting on climate risks in particular, and more regulators are paying closer attention to how climate change is affecting corporations and financial institutions. 

 
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Top Stories: Environmental
 
 

Climate stress test exposes vulnerability of UK banks' mortgage books
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Carbon offsets prove risky business for net-zero targets 
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Path to net-zero: Banks weather storm, win buy-in on climate plans 
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Top Stories: Social
 
 

Buyers will start vetting insurers on ESG strategy, says WTW exec
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Private equity brings ESG focus to data centers; Brookfield closes $15B fund
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Gold sector must consolidate amid ESG, market pressures – Newmont CEO
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Top Stories: Governance
 
 

US Supreme Court's power plant ruling expected to hinder future climate action
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US SEC's climate risk disclosure plan draws intense debate
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India aims to add 500 GW of renewables by 2030
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Climate Credit Analytics
Translate complex climate scenarios into drivers of financial performance and carry out counterparty and portfolio-level analysis for thousands of companies.
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Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) Reporting
Our solutions inform every step of the TCFD reporting journey, from quantifying climate-related financial risks and opportunities to turning metrics into action.
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ESG Scores and Data
Power your investment and risk management strategies, enhance your reporting, and more with ESG Scores.
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