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MSCI Blog
Which Scope 3 Emissions Will the SEC Deem ‘Material’?The SEC’s climate-disclosure proposals did not set a “materiality threshold” for Scope 3 emissions, and the commission is considering either quantitative analysis for a uniform approach or letting companies determine materiality. How might each affect transparency?
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Webcast
Managing Catholic Values MandatesListen to this MSCI ESG Research recorded webinar on faith-based investment trends and the services and solutions available for managing Catholic Values mandates, including those based on the US Conference of Catholic Bishops' socially responsible investment guidelines.The session was moderated by Michelle Lapolla Friedman, Vice President, MSCI ESG Research, and speakers include:Sarah Greenberg, Senior Associate, MSCI ESG ResearchEdward Kamonjoh, Vice President, ISSKyle J. Johnson, Managing...
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Research Report
Firearms Divestment in the USFollowing the Sandy Hook tragedy, calls are mounting for US institutional investors to sever their ties with the firearms industry.On January 9, the California State Teachers' Retirement System (CalSTRS) Investment Committee announced that it would begin divesting from firearms companies that manufacture weapons that are illegal in California. Similar investment bans have been adopted in New York City and Chicago. Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter has issued a call through the US...
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Webcast
Investment Strategies for Reducing Fossil Fuel Exposure - Session 2 (EMEA)In response to the 350.org call for divestment, investors globally are taking a closer look at the role of fossil fuels in their investment strategies. In our recent ESG issue brief, "Options for Reducing Fossil Fuel Exposure," we explore four major strategies that range from fully excluding carbon reserve holders to adding positive exposure to clean technology.Following this publication, MSCI ESG Research hosted two webinars (North America and EMEA sessions) where...
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Webcast
Investment Strategies for Reducing Fossil Fuel Exposure - Session 1 (North America)In response to the 350.org call for divestment, investors globally are taking a closer look at the role of fossil fuels in their investment strategies. In our recent ESG issue brief, "Options for Reducing Fossil Fuel Exposure," we explore four major strategies that range from fully excluding carbon reserve holders to adding positive exposure to clean technology.Following this publication, MSCI ESG Research hosted two webinars (North America and EMEA sessions) where...
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Webcast
Investment Implications of China's 'War on Pollution'Increasing public discontent over pollution, and several official reports bringing to light extreme environmental degradation, resulted in the Premier of China announcing a 'war on pollution' in March.1 What are the implications for investors of China's pollution problems and its efforts to combat them?Watch this recorded webinar where MSCI ESG Research's China analyst team discussed China's latest pollution reform laws, the companies and industries most likely to be affected, and what the...
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Webcast
A Well Running Dry: Identifying and Assessing Water-related Risk for InvestorsAccess to water worldwide is threatened by climate change, unsustainable natural resource exploitation, and population growth. Water intensive industries face high costs associated with water scarcity including production disruption, increased operational and fixed costs, and community conflicts. MSCI ESG Research's latest ESG Issue Report on water, "Upstream and Downstream Impacts from a Well Running Dry," indicates that the total value of sales or reserves at risk includes USD 221...
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MSCI Blog
Carbon Markets: An Emerging Derivatives ClassCarbon markets can play a significant role in managing carbon risk within equity portfolios to hedge against price risks. Our research focuses on applications, carbon-risk management and correlations to other assets classes.
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MSCI Blog
Climate Change and the Cow in the RoomThe global food system is one of the major drivers of climate change, biodiversity loss and depletion of freshwater resources. We looked at traditional plant-based and alternative proteins trends and potential transition risks to food companies’ valuations.
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MSCI Blog
Women on Boards: Global Trends in Gender DiversityMany institutional investors are increasingly focused on the gender composition of company boards, according to our research. Some studies show significant outperformance by companies with women on boards, though no one can show a direct link between the two.