"The Authoritative Voice for Wall Streeters," Says It ... Barron's Tells Mainstream Investors It's a "New Era of Sustainable Investing" ... And that is, in the Trumpian Era, No Less... The Barron's weekly newspaper is the "hot read" for Wall Streeters - both institutional and retail investors alike eagerly absorb the news and opinions of the editors, writers, and columnists. "Did you see Barron's....?" is a familiar question in the investment community. And so we ask -- did you see Barron's story this week (Feb 11th issue)? "A New Era of Sustainability Emerges," tells readers that the flurry of policy directives at the Trump White House has "fueled activism across the country;" it may also light a fire under some investors focused on sustainable business practices. Columnist Reshma Kapadia says President Trump's and allies proposals to roll back environmental and financial regulations...and reject climate-change science...the priorities of a growing number of investors who put a premium on environmental stewardship, corporate governance, transparency, and diversity are at odds with the Trumpian-era directions. "But here's the thing," Reshma Kapadia writes, "the political backdrop could actually be good for 'so-called' ESG funds..." And then she cites the authority of US SIF and the most recent survey of asset managers using ESG criteria -- $US9 trillion, or $1-in-$5 in the US capital markets. Important: EPFR Global reports that since the November elections, investors have put almost $400 million into ESG stock funds. And quoting Morningstar's Jon Hale (head of sustainability research), "the political back drop could have a galvanizing effect, as investors look for ways to more explicitly support sustainable ideas." This is a report that you'll want to read and share. ESG investing is just common-sense investing, observes the columnist. It's one of the most important perspectives in sustainable, responsible and impact investing to appear in the new political era. Reshma has been with The Wall Street Journal, Smart Money magazine, Reuters, and appears regularly in Barron's pages. (Note that you'll have to register to read or be a subscriber to Barron's. There are more than 300,000 weekly readers, subscription and newsstand.) Top Story A New Era of Sustainable Investing Emerges
(Monday - February 13, 2017)
Source: Barron's - The political backdrop could actually be good for so-called ESG funds, which include environmental, social, and governance criteria in their stock-picking. Sustainability in Focus And this is important news for Corporate & Institutional Report Publishers:
If you missed the news break... GRI sustainability reporting standards launched
(Wednesday - February 15, 2017)
Source: Live Mint - On Tuesday, the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) launched the first global standards for sustainability reporting in Mumbai in collaboration with BSE Ltd, Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and Yes Bank Ltd. News from the Corporate Sector... Corporate Procurement Officers Say Sustainability Now Key Criteria For Purchases
(Monday - February 13, 2017)
Source: Ecosystems MarketPlace - The 2017 Sustainable Procurement Barometer is the first Barometer report since 2013, and it shows a sharp increase in sustainability awareness. The findings echo those of the Forest Trends Supply Change project, which shows... Levi's Is Radically Redefining Sustainability
(Monday - February 13, 2017)
Source: Fast Company - Levi's has always been a leader in sustainability. In 1991, it established "terms of engagement" that laid out the brand's global code of conduct throughout its supply chain… A Look Back at Cisco’s Recent Sustainability Accomplishments
(Tuesday - February 14, 2017)
Source: Cisco Blog - Our support of sustainability is one example of how Cisco is harnessing the power of the digital revolution to accelerate global problem solving, enabling people and societies to thrive in the digital economy. Our goal is to... Report: Value of sustainability rises for manufacturing and retail
(Tuesday - February 14, 2017)
Source: Supply Chain Dive - According to recent research, an increase in sustainability in procurement decisions has become the norm for more and more businesses, Ecosystem Marketplace reported last week. The... 3 drivers for sustainable business in 2017
(Wednesday - February 15, 2017)
Source: GreenBiz - We as businesses have to gain trust back — otherwise no one will follow us. We need to become a much more active voice — it may be hard to save the world, but we have to try… Building Code Changes, Tenant Demand Means Sustainability In Retail Real Estate Is Now The Norm
(Thursday - February 16, 2017)
Source: Bisnow - End users want green buildings: an estimated 41% of American tenants across property types expect to call buildings with an emphasis on sustainability… Other News for you... 10 ways colleges are sowing seeds for a sustainable future
(Tuesday - February 14, 2017)
Source: GreenBiz - Business schools play a crucial, undervalued role in the successful long-run implementation of the U.N. Sustainable Development Goals. A growing number of schools and specific initiatives around the world are worth not only... Rankings differ drastically, so how sustainable is Penn really?
(Wednesday - February 15, 2017)
Source: The Daily Pennsylvanian - “[Sustainability] has been a priority for the administration, even though it may not necessarily seem like it”… Why progressive sustainability ultimately will win
(Wednesday - February 15, 2017)
Source: GreenBiz - How this global mega-trend will play out is truly anybody’s guess, and is many people’s nightmare… Sub-Saharan Africa lags in sustainable energy policies: report
(Wednesday - February 15, 2017)
Source: PHYS.org - Sub-Saharan Africa, where more than a half billion people live without electricity, trails the world in government policies that promote sustainable energy, according to a new World Bank report Wednesday... Farming Adjustments Required For Sustainability In Optimistic Agriculture
(Thursday - February 16, 2017)
Source: Kansas AG - Farmers should know their own strengths and weaknesses as an operator and manager. “Then align with a team of specialists for crop insurance, commodity brokerage, inputs, and your lender,” he said...
ESG Issues & Players
Could these five innovations help solve the global water crisis?
(Monday - February 13, 2017)
Source: The Guardian - A number of creative approaches aim to increase access to clean water in developing countries. We asked two experts to assess some of them... S&P 500 tops $20 trillion as Wall Street trades on Trump
(Tuesday - February 14, 2017)
Source: Reuters - U.S. equity indexes hit record highs on Monday, with the benchmark S&P 500's market value topping $20 trillion as investors bet tax cuts promised by President Donald Trump would boost the economy…
Scientists discover immense pool of molten carbon beneath the Western United States
(Wednesday - February 15, 2017)
Source: Inhabitat - ,,,a group of scientists have discovered a massive reservoir of melting carbon hidden deep under the Western United States. Researchers used the world’s largest array of seismic sensors to map the reservoir, which covers an area...
Source: Collective Evolution - Of the countries of the world taking advantage of solar, it is China, the most populous in the world, who reigns supreme. The National Energy Administration (NEA) made the revelation after the nation doubled its installed...
Yellen Defends Fed Independence, Banking Regulations
(Thursday - February 16, 2017)
Source: US News - WASHINGTON — Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen defended the central bank's independence Wednesday from Republican lawmakers who are pushing for major changes in how the central bank operates and how regulators oversee the... Sponsored Message |  | |
Asset Managers, US Pension Funds, Sovereign Wealth Funds
CalPERS Passes Risk Mitigation Plan to Further Lower Assumed Rate of Return in the Future
(Thursday - February 16, 2017) Associated Profiles : California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS)
Source: Pensions & Investments - The CalPERS board approved Wednesday a new risk mitigation plan that aims to further lower the assumed rate of return long term below the 7% agreed to in December. The new plan puts focus on reducing the investment portfolio's...
Abu Dhabi’s New $125 Billion Sovereign Fund Is Taking Shape
(Wednesday - February 15, 2017)
Source: Bloomberg - Abu Dhabi is close to finalizing the merger of two of its largest sovereign wealth funds -- Mubadala Development Co. PJSC and International Petroleum Investment Co. The combined entity, which will be known as Mubadala Investment... The Trump Team -- And Potential Impacts on Sustainability Trump Repeal of Obama SEC Regulation Signals More to Come
(Wednesday - February 15, 2017)
Source: Bloomberg - President Donald Trump has overturned an Obama-era anti-corruption rule that would have forced oil, gas and mining companies to disclose payments to foreign governments, becoming the first president in 16 years to take advantage... Trump Administration Ushers in Changes to Obama Health Law
(Thursday - February 16, 2017)
Source: Washington Post - The Trump administration took steps Wednesday intended to calm jittery insurance companies and make tax compliance with former President Barack Obama’s health law less burdensome for some people… White House: Cohn-Led Tax Plan Is Real and It’s Phenomenal
(Monday - February 13, 2017)
Source: Bloomberg - During a meeting at the White House with U.S. airline executives Thursday, Trump said he had a “phenomenal” plan to revamp business taxes that would be revealed within the next two or three weeks, without offering details… | | | _________________________________________ 
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