Responsible Investing

Sustainable equity funds tend to shy away from sectors and companies that are deemed to be controversial.

New public policies reflect growing urgency to address climate risk, which equity investors should emphasize, too.

Investors in ESG-labeled bonds expect well-structured issues with strong green or social credentials to command higher prices than the same issuer’s conventional bonds.

Biodiversity is taking on increasing importance as a consumer concern, but it isn’t always top of mind for investors. We think that could soon change.

Financial companies that help address some of the world’s most pressing socioeconomic challenges deserve attention from sustainability-focused investors.

Corporate bonds that fund environmental, social and governance (ESG) initiatives continue to capture investor hearts and minds.

Healthcare companies are beginning to explore how artificial intelligence (AI) might unlock efficiencies for patients and medical systems.

Stock selection in a climate investing strategy takes more than just avoiding companies exposed to global warming risks.

Water scarcity is no longer just a problem for developing countries in desert climes. As demand for water solutions grows, equity investors will find opportunities in companies that help quench the thirst of parched communities around the world with innovative solutions.

Social issues are perhaps the most difficult to research and least understood by investors with an environmental, social and governance (ESG) focus. But the risks and opportunities they represent are growing, and investors need a way to step up to the challenge.