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Is it time to rethink your #ESG strategy?   Investors have relied on #ESGratings since the 1980s. But they may be better off switching to more sophisticated methods like ESG integration as #regulations tighten. Head of Core Equities Christoph Lang, CFA and Chief Sustainability Officer Dr. Daniel Wild say that a more nuanced strategy based on a deeper analysis of financial and ESG data is no longer optional. Get their insights in our latest article: https://lnkd.in/en7M4q6E #ESGstrategy #sustainableinvesting 💡

If you've been following us for a while, you know that William J. Kelly, CAIA attends The Global Absolute Return Congress (‘Global ARC’) in Boston every year. And this year is no different! See what the excitement is all about and why we keep going back: https://bit.ly/3XXtQZ0 Panel topics include: - High-alpha strategies & attractive investment opportunities - The future of institutional investor strategic asset allocations & portfolio construction - ESG implementation and insights We can't wait to meet you there!

"Climate Risk is Investment Risk" - Larry Fink, Chairman & CEO at BlackRock With many stakeholders denying sustainability-based investing as 'woke capitalism', responsible investors are silently paving their way to build ESG-risk management frameworks to shield themselves and their portfolio against shocks of environmental and societal risks. Check out our latest blog article on 'Practices of an ESG-conscious Investor' at: https://lnkd.in/duwsGanq It covers topics such as sustainability-governance, strategies and processes deployed by fund managers to tackle and harness ESG risks and opportunities, respectively. Esgity Advisors #sustainability #esg #ResponsibleInvesting

In our 2023-2024 Annual Report, Jennifer Coulson, Senior Managing Director & Global Head, ESG, provides strategic insights into the complex, fast-evolving, and interconnected nature of ESG and how BCI’s approach to responsible investing has advanced over the last decade. Read her Q&A and learn more about how BCI considers ESG and financial factors side-by-side, recognizing that these issues can be material to investment decisions. https://lnkd.in/erYfEbGp #PerformanceWithPurpose #BuildingMeaningfulFutures 

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

📢 Save the date! Our rescheduled live webinar is happening on February 7th at 3pm. In the face of rising ESG reporting expectations among investors, join Rory Sullivan, Caroline Escott, Peter Mennie, and myself as we delve into strategies for asset owners and managers to effectively tackle these challenges to unlock lasting benefits. We hope you can join us and share your thoughts! Register here: https://lnkd.in/eqtaxh2K #stewardship #esgreporting #webinar #responsibleinvesting #esg

Larry Fink – the Chair and CEO of BlackRock – pens an annual letter to investors that is closely read, but has been even more under the microscope the past few years due to BlackRock’s unenviable position of being in the middle of the political debate over ESG. Larry’s latest annual letter to investors is now available – and here are four things to note in this blog #corpgov #esg #blackrock https://lnkd.in/ewvg7wCT

Yesterday I attended Markets Group 12th Annual Private Equity New York Forum. It was great to hear my colleague Jennifer Essigs speak on the panel ESG: Navigating a Growing Expansion, and to learn more about how sustainability leaders are adapting to the changing economic environment. Listening to different PE Heads of Sustainability discuss data collection, investor surveys and portfolio company relationship building emphasized the important work our sustainability team does in these key focus areas. #MarketsGroupPE #Sustainability

🔊 We've gathered your input, and now we're excited to unveil the key themes for next year's LIVE 2025 conference! | May 4-7 | Chicago 🌱Greening Your Portfolio: Learn how sustainable investing can align your strategies with ESG principles for both positive impact and financial success. 📈Forging Ahead: Explore the evolving role of investment professionals and the skills needed to thrive in today's complex market. 💻Unlocking Tomorrow's Wealth: Discover how technology is revolutionizing investments, with insights into the latest digital innovations and strategies. 🌐Cracking the Code: Navigate the challenges of capital markets with expert guidance on volatility, regulations, and geopolitical risks. Join us for a thought-provoking and enriching experience as we explore these critical themes and chart a course for success in the ever-evolving world of finance. Register today: https://cfainst.is/3z4ZZVM #CFAInstituteLive #CFAInstituteEvents #CFAInstituteLIVE2025

Larry Fink – the Chair and CEO of BlackRock – pens an annual letter to investors that is closely read, but has been even more under the microscope the past few years due to BlackRock’s unenviable position of being in the middle of the political debate over ESG. Larry’s latest annual letter to investors is now available – and here are four things to note in this blog #corpgov#esg#blackrock https://lnkd.in/e84RPD2X