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- Using MSCI ESG Research ratings and screening to determine eligibility based on ESG ratings, controversies assessment, and exclusion of companies involved in specific business activities.
- Constructing regional socially responsible indexes that target 25% coverage of each sector of the underlying regional indexes.
- Reconstituting the indexes annually to coincide with the May semi-annual index review and rebalancing quarterly.
- Applying ongoing event-related maintenance of the indexes between regular index reviews.
- RobecoSAM conducts an annual Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA) to evaluate over 3,400 large, publicly traded companies on economically, environmentally, and socially relevant sustainability factors.
- The CSA uses industry-specific questionnaires with approximately 80-120 questions to comprehensively analyze companies while focusing on issues most material to each industry. Company responses are scored and ranked within industries.
- Various sustainability indices, including the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices, are constructed based on companies' CSA scores. While all rely on the CSA, each index family may apply adjustments to scores based on their objectives of identifying pure sustainability leaders or maintaining risk/return profiles similar to benchmarks.
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- ESG reporting is complex, with 71% of organizations involving 3+ teams and challenges including data collection, measurement, and regulatory compliance.
- Practitioners expect to comply with multiple global regulations and standards, indicating increased scrutiny.
- Over 70% of organizations now have dedicated internal ESG roles, showing it is a strategic priority requiring operational resources.
- While views are consistent globally, there is a disconnect between executives and managers in perceptions of diligence and challenges.
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This document summarizes the results of a global survey of ESG practitioners conducted by Workiva. Some key findings include:
- ESG reporting is complex, with 71% of organizations involving 3+ teams and challenges including data collection, measurement, and regulatory compliance.
- Practitioners expect to comply with multiple global regulations and standards, indicating increased scrutiny.
- Over 70% of organizations now have dedicated internal ESG roles, showing it is a strategic priority requiring operational resources.
- While views are consistent globally, there is a disconnect between executives and managers in perceptions of diligence and challenges.
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relationship is found for environmental performance in the C&S. An explanation of the findings can reside in stakeholder scepticism, the perceived motive from the company’s communicated CSR message and in a potential two-way causality of the NGO activism-CSR performance relationship. Nevertheless, managers of fashion companies should be aware that good CSR performance by itself does but not take away the likelihood to become targeted by NGO activists. Therefore, companies should carefully manage their multiple identities and work together to address issues related to the society and environment.
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1) The methodology aims to separate moral and financial implications of sustainability issues, focus on operational performance over transparency, integrate factors through measurable variables, and identify impacts on financial statements.
2) Products will include an online tool ranking company CSR initiatives, thematic research, sector analyses, and in-depth company reports assessing sustainability risks and business model impacts.
3) Financial impacts of ESG issues are described and examples given of impacts on sales, assets, margins, and the value creation process.
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- The fastest growing regions were Australia/New Zealand (247.5% growth), Canada (49% growth), and the United States (32.7% growth).
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This document discusses impact investing, which aims to generate positive social and/or environmental impact alongside financial return. Impact investing is predominantly done through illiquid private market assets like private equity and debt. Key criteria for impact investing include having the intent to create measurable social/environmental impact, measuring actual impact achieved, and proving a direct correlation between the investment and outcomes. The document provides an overview of impact investing strategies and vehicles.
Independent Study - College of Wooster Research (2023-2024) FDI, Culture, Glo...AntoniaOwensDetwiler
"Does Foreign Direct Investment Negatively Affect Preservation of Culture in the Global South? Case Studies in Thailand and Cambodia."
Do elements of globalization, such as Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), negatively affect the ability of countries in the Global South to preserve their culture? This research aims to answer this question by employing a cross-sectional comparative case study analysis utilizing methods of difference. Thailand and Cambodia are compared as they are in the same region and have a similar culture. The metric of difference between Thailand and Cambodia is their ability to preserve their culture. This ability is operationalized by their respective attitudes towards FDI; Thailand imposes stringent regulations and limitations on FDI while Cambodia does not hesitate to accept most FDI and imposes fewer limitations. The evidence from this study suggests that FDI from globally influential countries with high gross domestic products (GDPs) (e.g. China, U.S.) challenges the ability of countries with lower GDPs (e.g. Cambodia) to protect their culture. Furthermore, the ability, or lack thereof, of the receiving countries to protect their culture is amplified by the existence and implementation of restrictive FDI policies imposed by their governments.
My study abroad in Bali, Indonesia, inspired this research topic as I noticed how globalization is changing the culture of its people. I learned their language and way of life which helped me understand the beauty and importance of cultural preservation. I believe we could all benefit from learning new perspectives as they could help us ideate solutions to contemporary issues and empathize with others.
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Falcon stands out as a top-tier P2P Invoice Discounting platform in India, bridging esteemed blue-chip companies and eager investors. Our goal is to transform the investment landscape in India by establishing a comprehensive destination for borrowers and investors with diverse profiles and needs, all while minimizing risk. What sets Falcon apart is the elimination of intermediaries such as commercial banks and depository institutions, allowing investors to enjoy higher yields.
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NIM is calculated as the difference between interest income earned and interest expenses paid, divided by interest-earning assets.
Importance: NIM serves as a critical measure of a financial institution's profitability and operational efficiency. It reflects how effectively the institution is utilizing its interest-earning assets to generate income while managing interest costs.
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May’s reports showed signs of continued economic growth, said Sam Millette, director, fixed income, in his latest Economic Risk Factor Update.
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Abhay Bhutada, the Managing Director of Poonawalla Fincorp Limited, is an accomplished leader with over 15 years of experience in commercial and retail lending. A Qualified Chartered Accountant, he has been pivotal in leveraging technology to enhance financial services. Starting his career at Bank of India, he later founded TAB Capital Limited and co-founded Poonawalla Finance Private Limited, emphasizing digital lending. Under his leadership, Poonawalla Fincorp achieved a 'AAA' credit rating, integrating acquisitions and emphasizing corporate governance. Actively involved in industry forums and CSR initiatives, Abhay has been recognized with awards like "Young Entrepreneur of India 2017" and "40 under 40 Most Influential Leader for 2020-21." Personally, he values mindfulness, enjoys gardening, yoga, and sees every day as an opportunity for growth and improvement.
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China’s official organizer of the Expo, CCPIT (China Council for the Promotion of International Trade https://en.ccpit.org/) has chosen Dr. Alyce Su as the Cover Person with Cover Story, in the Expo’s official magazine distributed throughout the Expo, showcasing China’s New Generation of Leaders to the World.