2014 ESG Trends to Watch

As we leave behind a year in which investors turned cautious on some Emerging Market economies, when the share price of coal producers tumbled due to weakening demand, and as political fights over the government's fiscal position shut down the US government for the first time in 17 years, which ESG themes will intersect with key market trends in 2014? In this annual edition of our ESG Trends to Watch Report, we explore some of the most pressing questions that our clients are asking heading into the New Year.

Watch this MSCI ESG Research recorded webinar "2014 ESG Trends to Watch" with the analysts behind the report - don't miss the in-depth analysis and insight on the below five topics:

• To Divest or Not to Divest? Options for Reducing Fossil Fuel Exposure
• How are Emerging Markets Economies Turning Income into Wealth? Improvements in Human Capital Infrastructure
• What's Green about "Green Bonds"? Three Questions Investors Should Ask
• Are Some Sectors More Sustainable Than Others? Evolving ESG Allocation Strategies
• Who's Paying Less and Who's Paying More?  The Push for Tax Transparency

Download the 2014 ESG Trends to Watch Report

Speakers include:

• Linda-Eling Lee, Global Head of ESG Research
• Laura Nishikawa, Head of Fixed Income ESG Research
• Manish Shakdwipee, Head of Sovereign ESG Research