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| “The Authoritative Voice for Wall Streeters,” Says It … Barron’s Tells Mainstream Investors It’s a “New Era of Sustainable Investing” … And that is, in the Trumpian Era, No Less… The Barron’s weekly newspaper is the “hot read” for Wall Streeters – both institutional and retail investors alike eagerly absorb the news and opinions of the editors, writers, and columnists. “Did you see Barron’s….?” is a familiar question in the investment community. And so we ask — did you see Barron’s story this week (Feb 11th issue)? “A New Era of Sustainability Emerges,” tells readers that the flurry of policy directives at the Trump White House has “fueled activism across the country;” it may also light a fire under some investors focused on sustainable business practices. Columnist Reshma Kapadia says President Trump’s and allies proposals to roll back environmental and financial regulations…and reject climate-change science…the priorities of a growing number of investors who put a premium on environmental stewardship, corporate governance, transparency, and diversity are at odds with the Trumpian-era directions. “But here’s the thing,” Reshma Kapadia writes, “the political backdrop could actually be good for ‘so-called’ ESG funds…” And then she cites the authority of US SIF and the most recent survey of asset managers using ESG criteria — $US9 trillion, or $1-in-$5 in the US capital markets. Important: EPFR Global reports that since the November elections, investors have put almost $400 million into ESG stock funds. And quoting Morningstar’s Jon Hale (head of sustainability research), “the political back drop could have a galvanizing effect, as investors look for ways to more explicitly support sustainable ideas.” This is a report that you’ll want to read and share. ESG investing is just common-sense investing, observes the columnist. It’s one of the most important perspectives in sustainable, responsible and impact investing to appear in the new political era. Reshma has been with The Wall Street Journal, Smart Money magazine, Reuters, and appears regularly in Barron’s pages. (Note that you’ll have to register to read or be a subscriber to Barron’s. There are more than 300,000 weekly readers, subscription and newsstand.) Top Story A New Era of Sustainable Investing Emerges
Sustainability in Focus And this is important news for Corporate & Institutional Report Publishers: GRI sustainability reporting standards launched News from the Corporate Sector… Corporate Procurement Officers Say Sustainability Now Key Criteria For Purchases Levi’s Is Radically Redefining Sustainability A Look Back at Cisco’s Recent Sustainability Accomplishments Report: Value of sustainability rises for manufacturing and retail 3 drivers for sustainable business in 2017 Building Code Changes, Tenant Demand Means Sustainability In Retail Real Estate Is Now The Norm Other News for you… 10 ways colleges are sowing seeds for a sustainable future Rankings differ drastically, so how sustainable is Penn really? Why progressive sustainability ultimately will win Sub-Saharan Africa lags in sustainable energy policies: report Farming Adjustments Required For Sustainability In Optimistic Agriculture ESG Issues & Players Could these five innovations help solve the global water crisis? S&P 500 tops $20 trillion as Wall Street trades on Trump Scientists discover immense pool of molten carbon beneath the Western United States Source: Collective Evolution – Of the countries of the world taking advantage of solar, it is China, the most populous in the world, who reigns supreme. The National Energy Administration (NEA) made the revelation after the nation doubled its installed… Yellen Defends Fed Independence, Banking Regulations
Asset Managers, US Pension Funds, Sovereign Wealth Funds CalPERS Passes Risk Mitigation Plan to Further Lower Assumed Rate of Return in the Future Abu Dhabi’s New $125 Billion Sovereign Fund Is Taking Shape The Trump Team — And Potential Impacts on Sustainability Trump Repeal of Obama SEC Regulation Signals More to Come Trump Administration Ushers in Changes to Obama Health Law White House: Cohn-Led Tax Plan Is Real and It’s Phenomenal |
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The Authoritative Voice for Wall Streeters,” Says It … Barron’s Tells Mainstream Investors It’s a “New Era of Sustainable Investing” …And that is, in the Trumpian Era, No Less…
February 24, 2017
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