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Elevate your ESG strategy with our on-demand replay of "ESG Excellence: The Role of Data and Analytics for Investment Managers." With insights from our experts and real-world examples, this replay offers invaluable knowledge for navigating the challenges of today's market. Plus, learn why 41% of our attendees are already utilizing ESG data solutions and discover how our ESG data and analytics solution, Ethos can empower your organization. Click to watch and explore the role of data in achieving ESG excellence for investment managers here: https://hubs.ly/Q02rykr40.. #ESG #ESGdata #investmentmanagement

Navigating the complexities of ESG metrics can be daunting. https://bit.ly/4blheQJ Join us in Vancouver May 28-29th at the upcoming RIA to gain clarity on how to effectively integrate ESG considerations into your investment strategies. Trevor David, CFA, Director of Client Solutions at Morningstar Sustainalytics, will join a panel of experts to explore the intricacies of ESG performance metrics including challenges such as increasing standardization, data quality, and the perception of sacrificing returns. #RIACon24 #ESG #ESGMetrics

📰 ISS in the News Hear from ISS | Institutional Shareholder Services’ Global Head of Investment Stewardship Lorraine Kelly who, earlier today, joined CNBC’s ‘Squawk Box’ to discuss key issues for the 2024 U.S. proxy season, including a sharper focus on board accountability, continued high volume of ESG shareholder proposals, and more. Watch the replay at: https://lnkd.in/eZ_2nVvF #CorporateGovernance #ESG #Investors

[Press review 🗞] ‘Scientific Beta: Is fund selection risk an issue for ESG investors?' In this article 📰 published in Financial Investigator, hear from our Research Director Felix Goltz, Ph.D, and our Senior Quantitative Analyst Giovanni Bruno, Ph.D, who detail our recent research paper in which we show that ESG investors face significant fund selection risk. 💬 “Overall, our findings reveal that fund selection risk is a material issue for ESG investors. It remains to be seen whether the industry will move towards harmonisation of ESG definitions and practices, a shift that would decrease divergence and ultimately reduce return dispersion.” 📰 Access the article 👉 https://lnkd.in/gJD2WihY 📕 Download the study "From ESG Confusion to Return Dispersion: Fund Selection Risk is a Material Issue for ESG Investors" 👉 https://lnkd.in/djB58Dfw #pressreview #ESG #ESGinvesting #ESGfunds #ESGstrategy #researchpaper #research

RepRisk is the first ESG provider to systematically cover private companies across developed and emerging markets, covering 239,191 private companies as of today.    Learn more: https://lnkd.in/g5VGzdW6   Find this and more studies conducted with RepRisk data: https://lnkd.in/dXpGbmv   #ESG #privateequity #riskmanagement 

Integrating ESG strategies can help private equity investors drive positive ESG outcomes within portfolios – this benefits both financial performance and sustainability objectives.

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A higher average RepRisk Rating of portfolio companies is linked to higher financial performance of private equity funds. This was found in a recent study by Noah Bani-Harouni, Ulrich Hommel, and Falko Paetzold.     The researchers further note that systematically integrating ESG strategies can help private equity investors drive positive ESG outcomes within portfolios – this benefits both financial performance and sustainability objectives.    RepRisk is the first ESG provider to systematically cover private companies across developed and emerging markets, covering 239,191 private companies as of today.    Learn more: https://lnkd.in/g5VGzdW6   Find this and more studies conducted with RepRisk data: https://lnkd.in/dXpGbmv   #ESG #privateequity #riskmanagement 

Revolutionising Business Workflow: Our Journey to Seamless Collaboration 🌟 The Challenge Once upon a time, in the vibrant corners of the Netherlands and the bustling streets of the UK, two teams shared a common goal: to excel at ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) engagement. But alas, their journey wasn’t without hurdles. • Transparency was scarce, creating a chasm between the regional teams. • Diverse techniques muddled ESG engagement tracking. • The thought of a massive overhaul loomed ominously overhead, intimidating all. The Solution Enter the hero of our tale - FactSet Research Management Solutions (RMS): a unified workflow platform that bridged continents and hearts alike. A robust strategy unfolded: • Seamless collaboration blossomed between the Netherlands and UK offices. • A universal platform enriched research processes, breaking free from chaos. • Historical notes were meticulously migrated, preserving the essence of past research. The Results What followed was nothing short of transformative: • Methodology and workflow became streamlined, as if orchestrated by a maestro. • Communication simplified, reports sharpened—clarity at its finest. • ESG engagement tracking capabilities soared to new heights, evergreen and unparalleled. Creating Synergy, Driving Success And so, with enhanced transparency, unified techniques, and a vision unclouded by daunting decisions, the teams thrived. Their collaboration became a beacon of innovation, driven by a platform that turned challenges into triumphs. Join us in this revolution of streamlined workflows and impeccable ESG engagement tracking. Together, we create a future where no region works in silos, but in harmony.

Impact Cubed is proud to provide some of the supporting data facilitating the launch of seven new benchmarks from industry leader S&P Dow Jones Indices. Click below to trial our platform today and see the data in action: https://lnkd.in/eQcTdKKB #SustainableInvesting #ResponsibleInvestment #ESG #AssetManagement