IQSI News and Press, IQ Candriam ESG International Equity From 11/17/21

Sustainable investing is very much on the minds of investors across the globe. This year’s survey results show the light for ESG, or sustainable investing, is still flashing green. The number of indices measuring ESG criteria jumped by 43%. Eye-popping ESG index growth over...

Contrary to the notion that tackling climate change comes at a net cost to the global economy, we expect that mitigating climate-related damages will help prevent economic deterioration and improve risk-asset returns. We believe traditional energy stocks have benefitted from the rotat...

COP26 was described as the 'last best chance' to save the planet. Countries' climate plans still don't add up enough to meet the Paris Agreement. Final text does not sufficiently address the financial needs of the most vulnerable countries. For further details see: Good ...

The annual survey has evolved over the years, enabling deeper insights into trends and into how attitudes toward responsible investing have changed since it launched in 2015. An increased number of respondents incorporate ESG considerations into investment decisions when there is a po...

COP26 does provide a distinct conglomeration of political and business leaders in one place. Sustainable finance plays a fundamental role in making a reality of the many promises of net-zero emissions. The current inconsistency regarding the scope and the language of the recent re...

91% of 1,400 companies across 22 jurisdictions report some level of sustainability information and 51% offer some level of assurance. External audit is different from sustainability assurance. There is nothing to pick and choose among: Reporting criteria is definitive and mandatory. ...

Climate risk is investment risk. The global net-zero transition will help shape portfolio outcomes over coming years, with emerging markets playing a key role. The Federal Reserve plans to start tapering its bond purchases in November and said the current high inflation will unlikely ...

Across emerging markets, corporate ESG disclosures are uneven and broadly lag those in developed markets. Sustainable investing is often associated with the search for ESG leaders, but that focus can overshadow the investment opportunities that also lie in companies boosting their ESG...

The pandemic made “sustainability” personal for many people. COVID-19 is more than a health crisis—it’s a sustainability crisis. Large, publicly traded companies are incredibly influential players in sustainable development. The pandemic has proved that...

Managers need to be thinking holistically about ESG in today’s environment. Compelling investment opportunities can be uncovered by identifying companies which are seeking to improve their ESG profiles, creating a virtuous cycle to draw capital from a wider investor base. E...