The federal government is unveiling $101.4 billion in new spending, aimed at both supporting the country through the third COVID-19 wave, and stimulating the economic recovery post-pandemic, in a historic budget presented by Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland. From extending pandemic business and health supports, […]
The idea of modifying Earth’s atmosphere to cool the planet, once seen as too risky to seriously consider, is attracting new money and attention. Investors watch out! As the effects of climate change become more devastating, prominent research institutions and government agencies are focusing new money and attention on […]
Now, more than ever, our focus should turn global, as we should look for strong ESG performers that trade at attractive valuations, a task that has become exceedingly difficult in the domestic market. Emerging markets, despite their unique challenges for ESG investors, demand special attention due to their […]
Clean water and sanitation for all is the subject of the United Nations’ sixth sustainable development goal, and an increasingly relevant topic to both emerging markets and the developed world. The need for water infrastructure is great in the developing world, and in the developed world, ensuring access […]
Data centers have made significant investments in energy efficiency, but our insatiable appetite for data continues to grow. Renewable energy can reduce our data’s carbon footprint. Buildings consume 40 percent of global energy and create 30 percent of global energy-related greenhouse gas emissions; they are a big part […]
Using numerous examples, this talk makes the point that sustainable investing could make you money. Karina Funk, CFA has extensive environmentally-oriented investment experience spanning early-stage ventures to debt and public equities. She was previously an equity research analyst for Winslow Management Co, a principal at Charles River Ventures, […]
Sustainable investing is becoming more common, with investors increasingly looking to put their money in places which align with their own values. Millennials are seen as chief among the group choosing to make socially responsible investments. Sustainable investing has come under the spotlight in recent years, with a […]
Top investors know a thing or two about money. And they say it’s INACTION that’s going to cost us. The most recent, compelling point to the ‘environment or economy’ discussion comes via a coalition of gigantic investors who collectively manage $32 trillion in assets. Under the banner of […]
$180 Billion Investment in plastic factories feeds global packaging binge. This colossal funding in manufacturing plants by fossil fuel companies will increase plastic production by 40%, risking permanent pollution of the earth. The global plastic binge which is already causing widespread damage to oceans, habitats and food chains, […]
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