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How investors integrate ESG: A typology of approaches
Understanding how investors are applying the growing supply of corporate ESG information into their investment decision-making is increasingly important. This report aims to help investors navigate the rapidly changing responsible investing landscape by developing a typology that classifies approaches to environmental, social and governance (ESG) integration.
Global corporate green investment and the UN Sustainable Development Goals: How green bonds can help close the funding gap
This research identifies the potential for increased green bond issuance to support the green investment needs of large global publicly traded companies across all sectors. Comparing companies’ business as usual (BAU) to pathways aligned to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), case studies illustrate how green bonds can support transitions to low-carbon business models.
Navigating the sustainable investment landscape
This paper informs asset owners about the current state of sustainable investing for US institutional investors. Drawing on the experiences of over 100 asset owners and investment professional as well as evidence from WRI’s own endowment the paper constructs a detailed outline of sustainable investing. It highlights the underlying motives and drivers, governance structures, relevant data and standards, investment vehicles, and key barriers that shape opportunities for implementation.
ESG and corporate financial performance: Mapping the global landscape
This white paper highlights whether integrating environmental, social and governance (ESG) criteria into the investment process has had a positive effect on corporate financial performance (CFP), whether the effect was stable over time, how a link between ESG and CFP differs across regions and asset classes and whether any specific subcategory of E, S or G had a dominant influence on CFP.
Climate Bonds Initiative
The Climate Bonds Initiative is an international organisation working to mobilise the bond market for the financing of climate change solutions. They promote and help develop the market by providing reports on green bonds, conducting surveys, construct investment opportunities, develop a trusted standard, as well as delivering policy models and advice.