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EU Taxonomy Reporting Has Perplexed Issuers
Sep 26, 2023 Nakul Jadhav, Amandeep KaurAlthough the EU Taxonomy is a pivotal framework for assessing sustainability in economic activities, it remains a source of confusion. Its correct interpretation will be key to ensure that data is properly disclosed and reporting obligations met.

Biodiversity and Business: Are Companies Aware of Nature’s Risks?
Sep 25, 2023 Shitiz Chaudhary, Arne Philipp KlugAlthough corporate disclosures around biodiversity- and nature-related risk vary, with growing stakeholder awareness and initiatives such as the TNFD framework, we may see a move toward more standardized disclosures that could help investors better assess these risks.

What’s Been Driving the Carbon Footprint of MSCI’s ESG Indexes?
Sep 22, 2023 Xinxin Wang, Manish Shakdwipee, Guido GieseWe analyze the index-level carbon emissions of the MSCI ACWI, ACWI ESG and Socially Responsible Investing Indexes, in terms of both financed emissions and emissions intensities, to see what the trends are and what’s driving them.

Loss Aversion and Property-Market Liquidity
Sep 20, 2023 Tom LeahyInvestors do not like to realize losses. We examine the link between this loss aversion — an observed phenomenon in commercial-property markets — and a drop in liquidity in key markets around the globe.

Biodiversity Funds: Welcome to the Jungle
Sep 20, 2023 Rumi Mahmood, Shuang GuoBiodiversity is the new kid on the block in sustainable investing, and a lack of harmonization makes it a jungle out there. We assessed how biodiversity-labeled and biodiversity-related funds differed in sector and revenue exposure and performance.

Engagement Is a Powerful Force in Climate Action
Sep 19, 2023 Chris Cote, Harlan TuffordAs the urgency of addressing climate change continues to grow, investor engagement could be key to holding companies accountable for their environmental impact and influencing corporate climate strategies and net-zero commitments.

The Potential Impact of El Niño on Sovereign Debt
Sep 18, 2023 Alexander Schober, Cole MartinWith a very strong likelihood of an El Niño event forming by the end of 2023, we take a look at the impact such events have had in the past on the debt-to-GDP ratios of global sovereigns and what this could mean for impact investors.

Better Incentives Could Quicken a Return to the Office
Sep 15, 2023 Jim CostelloOffice vacancy has reached a record high for properties in central business districts. Forms of compensation to attract people back to offices could include improved mass transit and reduced travel time.
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