This research explores the impact of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors on investment returns, focusing on ESG Tilt and ESG Momentum strategies. The study reveals that both strategies outperformed the global benchmark, providing empirical evidence that ESG factors can enhance portfolio performance.

The article asserts that building energy codes must be derived from global climate change targets. Thus, an innovate global Building Stock Energy Model is developed to determine the required energy efficiency levels for building stocks of 138 countries in alignment with the Paris Agreement’s below 2°C climate change scenario.

As the global community faces a climate crisis, the report recommends setting standards and criteria for achieving net zero emissions, addressing concerns about greenwashing, and calling for a just transition for developing countries. The report advocates for a collaborative 'ambition loop' to accelerate global efforts toward a sustainable future.

The International Energy Agency (IEA) is a global organisation focused on energy policy and analysis. With a mandate to promote energy security, affordability, and sustainability, the IEA provides research, data, and insights to guide governments and industries. Visit for authoritative information on global energy trends and policies.

Stockholm Environment Institute is a global research organisation focused on sustainable development. Their research spans climate change, energy, water resources, and more. Explore SEI's insights for evidence-based solutions to environmental challenges.

Jubilee Australia Research Centre engages in research and advocacy to promote economic justice for communities in the Asia-Pacific region and accountability for Australian corporations and government agencies operating there.

Centre for Climate Change and Social Transformations is a global hub for understanding the systemic and society-wide transformations that are required to address climate change.

Centre for Environmental Rights are activist lawyers who defend the right of communities and civil society organisations to an environment not harmful to health or wellbeing for present and future generations. Through litigation, advocacy and activist support and training, they work towards equality and environmental and climate justice.

Environmental Research: Climate is a multidisciplinary, open access journal devoted to addressing important challenges concerning the physical science and assessment of climate systems and global change in a way that bridges efforts relating to impact/future risks, resilience, mitigation, adaptation, security and solutions in the broadest sense.

The Aotearoa Circle is a New Zealand-based organisation committed to sustainable development and environmental stewardship. The organisation is a voluntary initiative bringing together leaders from public and private sectors to commit to priority actions that will restore Aotearoa's natural capital for future generations.

This report aims to provide a unified approach to the disclosure of natural dependencies, impacts and risks for financial institutions and corporates. As the issue of natural loss and climate change continues to grow, a harmonised way of tackling these risks needs to be agreed to safeguard against material impacts.

How can businesses thrive while still respecting planetary boundaries and meeting the essential needs of all people? This report provides a framework for businesses to transition to sustainable models by addressing unsustainable characteristics and adopting regenerative and distributive practices. The report highlights examples of businesses implementing these strategies and provides a Sustainable Business Model Canvas for businesses and investors to assess alignment with a sustainable economy.

This report advocates for the application of mainstream economics to evaluate environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues for long-term financial and social returns. It identifies how conventional thinking around ten key ESG issues can be overturned when applying mainstream economics principles to provide better ESG insights.

The New Climate Economy is major international initiative that provides independent and authoritative evidence for nations, cities and companies to focus on their core economic and social goals, while reducing the risk of dangerous climate change. The initiative is The Global Commission on the Economy and Climate’s flagship project.

Between 2015 and 2021, the Earth Systems and Climate Change Hub delivered world-leading climate and Earth systems science and climate capability for Australia. Notably, the hub worked to enhance the financial services sectors' awareness of the availability and utility of science-based data and tools to mitigate climate risk.

The "Financing for Sustainable Development" reports explores global financing challenges and opportunities to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This benchmark report assesses current financial landscapes, identifies financing gaps, and provides actionable recommendations to mobilize resources and reform international financial frameworks, emphasising sustainable and inclusive development.