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  • Negative screening

    Negative screening Negative screening is an investment strategy used by investors to exclude certain sectors, companies, or stocks from their investment portfolios based on specific criteria deemed undesirable. This strategy involves identifying and excluding investments of companies, whose operations are seen as “unsustainable” from an ESG standpoint. Overall, negative screens help to embody the “do…

  • Key Performance Indicators

    Key Performance Indicators Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) are measurable metrics utilized by businesses to measure and monitor progress toward specific objectives. These indicators serve as yardsticks for success, illuminating areas of achievement and highlighting areas requiring attention and improvement. Selecting pertinent KPIs is crucial for businesses as it enables them to concentrate on the metrics…

  • Investor expectations

    Investor expectations Investor expectations refer to the financial, strategic, and ethical standards that investors anticipate from the companies they invest in. These expectations include consistent financial returns, effective risk management, strong corporate governance, and transparency in operations. Increasingly, investors also prioritize ESG factors, expecting companies to demonstrate sustainability practices and social responsibility. Meeting these expectations…

  • Impact investing

    Impact investing Impact investing refers to the deployment of funds into investments that generate positive social or environmental impact alongside providing competitive financial returns to investors. Unlike traditional investing, which primarily focuses on maximizing financial gains, impact investing is an innovative way of boosting the private sector’s contribution to sustainability, social justice, education, healthcare, and…

  • Greenwashing

    Greenwashing Greenwashing refers to the deceptive or misleading practice of promoting a company, product, or service as environmentally friendly, sustainable, or socially responsible when it does not genuinely adhere to such principles. This marketing strategy aims to capitalize on the growing consumer demand for eco-friendly products and practices without making meaningful efforts to reduce environmental…

  • Finite and Infinite Games (James Carse)

    Finite and Infinite Games (James Carse) James Carse, Director of Religious Studies at New York University, authored “Finite and Infinite Games”, exploring the difference between approaching life as a game with a definite endpoint versus one that goes on forever. In his book, he provides insights into these perspectives, guiding readers on when, how, and…

  • ESG Funds

    ESG Funds ESG funds are investment portfolios consisting of equities and/or bonds where environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors are integrated into the investment process. They aim to achieve financial returns while considering societal and environmental impacts. ESG funds employ various investment strategies, focusing on companies with strong ESG practices and excluding controversial industries. Investors…

  • Environmental Impact Monitoring tool

    Environmental Impact Monitoring tool The Environmental Impact Monitoring tool is a proprietary research model developed by Robeco to measure a company’s level of greenhouse gas emissions, along with its energy consumption, water use and waste generation. It is used to select stocks for strategies that seek a lower carbon footprint (among other environmental advantages) than…

  • Enhanced engagement

    Enhanced engagement Enhanced engagement refers to a proactive approach employed by stakeholders, such as investors or advocacy groups, to address instances where companies fall short of global norms or standards. This strategy is typically utilized when there is evidence of a company’s conduct not aligning with principles outlined in international frameworks like the UN Global…

  • Divesting

    Divesting Divesting is the strategic action undertaken by a company to sell off an asset, typically a non-core business unit, as part of its corporate strategy. This process stands in direct contrast to acquisition, as it involves the reduction rather than expansion of a company’s holdings. Sometimes, divestiture is referred to as an exit strategy,…