LCTU News and Press, BlackRock U.S. Carbon Transition Readiness ETF From 03/19/22

Small-cap companies, and many teams that analyze them, are behind the curve when it comes to the implementation of ESG-friendly practices and analysis, making it largely uncharted territory. As more small companies utilize ESG business practices and investors become more adept at eval...

Sustainable investing typically considers ESG factors in portfolio selection and management, and there are numerous, robust ESG-managed products that are positively differentiated and credible. Some strategies will appear to have greener credentials, such as a lower carbon footprint o...

Since regulatory guidelines are vague, asset managers must provide a clear framework to show how their products fit sustainable investing classifications. Article 8 and 9 portfolios should actively integrate ESG issues throughout the investment process, with consistent and repetitive ...

An ESG evaluation process focused on an increasing rate of ESG adoption provides more insight and better returns than using standardized ratings or exclusions. As the war in Ukraine highlights, diversifying energy sources can improve global economic stability. Companies’ re...

The humanitarian tragedy we are witnessing in Ukraine has shocked the world. We can no longer take for granted the peace and security that has largely prevailed in Europe since the Soviet Union collapsed over 30 years ago. European countries have increased their reliance on energy imp...

Companies shouldn’t need a reason to improve corporate gender diversity. It’s a goal worth pursuing in its own right. Studies have shown, for example, that a higher proportion of women than men in middle management positions believe they will be in the same role in 10 ye...

As ESG has taken on greater relevance in recent years, the gold mining industry has become more transparent. More and more companies are providing standalone sustainability reports which are increasingly more comprehensive and detailed. We expect companies to link compensation to ...

Emerging Markets are outperforming the rest of the world, due in large part to windfall profits in the commodities-exporting countries of South America and the Middle East. If you want to follow the money, this is a good place to start. Money has been flowing out of tech, consumer dis...

Sustainable investment funds are mushrooming. Exerting influence through management engagement is an effective way to make an impact. Sustainable investing has become so popular because it addresses real needs that gained prominence during COVID-19. For further details see: ...

Professor Isil Eril, the David A. Rismiller Chair in Finance at the Fisher College of Business of the Ohio State University talks about corporate governance and how AI can help augment human judgement to identify diverse boards and management by avoiding biases. One thing that we fail...