Responsible investing has become a focus area in the investment industry, but greenwashing is rife and the sales pitch is strong, so what really matters? Research IP helps many of our consulting clients navigate the maze, but no one client is the same. For more context, our research paper, Beneath the Surface of Responsible Investing, takes a deeper look at the investment merits of different managed fund approaches applied in New Zealand, Australia, the United States, and Europe.
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| To reach net zero, overhaul the built environment How carbon efficient is the last building you visited? Investors in the construction and real estate sector should consider data on carbon footprints as regulatory and reputational risks rise. READ MORE |  |
 | Green or bust: The future of real estate Embracing this industry-wide change will mean that investors begin to think beyond the usual risk/return model of financing to incorporate decarbonisation goals into their portfolios, seeking investments that will produce both financial performance and a contribution towards a net zero world. READ MORE |
| Responsible Investment Association Australasia – Benchmark Report Aotearoa New Zealand 2022 The top three responsible investment approaches are negative screening (NZ$197 billion), ESG integration (NZ$177 billion), and corporate engagement and shareholder action (NZ$167 billion). Across the ditch, ESG integration is the largest responsible investment approach, followed by corporate engagement and shareholder action, then negative screening. READ MORE |  |
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