Tag: sustainable investment
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European Taxonomy
European Taxonomy The EU taxonomy is a cornerstone of the EU’s sustainable finance framework, directing investments towards activities essential for achieving the European Green Deal’s objectives. It classifies economic activities meeting criteria aligned with a net zero trajectory by 2050 and broader environmental goals. The EU Taxonomy establishes a common language by providing a shared…
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ESG Integration
ESG Integration ESG integration is defined by the UN Principles for Responsible Investment as: “The explicit and systematic inclusion of environmental, social and governance issues in investment analysis and investment decisions”. A key component of the ESG integration process is lowering risk and/or generating returns. Many investors utilize ESG factors to identify and mitigate risks…
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Best in class
Best in class The best-in-class approach for sustainable investing involves identifying companies that excel in their respective sector in terms of meeting environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria. This strategy adopts a positive company screening selection method, favoring those with the highest ESG ratings or the most robust ESG commitments; without excluding or banning companies…