The top five myths about ESG
ESG has become a highly controversial topic, and we wanted to help dispel some of the myths and beliefs around what ‘ESG’ is and is not....
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- Sep 27
Measuring environmental impact
At a high level, impact investing is defined as an investment approach that seeks to generate both financial returns and positive,...
- Jun 14
Is ESG political?
For those of us who have been active in the ESG space for many years, it was stunning to see ‘ESG’ referenced negatively in the...
- Apr 26
Lessons from Japan's transportation systems
[The following is based on Co-Founder Paula Glick's recent family adventure to Japan] Having just returned from a family vacation in...
- Feb 21
Will onshoring solve our supply chain issues?
We all probably remember something that we couldn’t get during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic due to supply chain backlogs. Maybe it...
- Jan 19
Are boards in Canada actually getting more diverse?
Last October the Canadian Securities Regulators (CSA) released their eighth annual review of representation of women on boards and in...
- Dec 7, 2022
Eliminating the greenwashing in net zero claims
As COP27 concluded at Sharm el-Sheikh, the U.N. Secretary General noted that it was fitting to be in the shadow of Mount Sinai given the...
- Oct 26, 2022
Managing risk in a complex world
In last month’s blog, we made the point that good governance becomes critical when organizations face a crisis. We also stated that in...
- Sep 30, 2022
Governance gets tested in rough waters
There are few things as sacred as hockey in Canada, and yet the all-powerful, hallowed institution of Hockey Canada, the institution that...
- Jul 17, 2022
Global baseline of sustainability disclosure within reach
One of the key outcomes from COP26 in Glasgow was the creation of the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) with its...
- Jun 16, 2022
Why did Tesla get kicked out of the S&P 500 ESG Index?
When Tesla was dropped from the S&P ESG Index, it was like a shock to the investing world (pun intended), but was not a surprise to most...
- Mar 22, 2022
Do dictatorships have a place in ESG strategies?
Russia’s horrific invasion of Ukraine has put a lot of attention on ESG funds with Russian exposure. Bloomberg estimates that ESG...
- Feb 23, 2022
Canada raises the bar on ESG fund disclosure
Securities regulators around the world are moving quickly to address the regulatory needs around ESG investment products. In Canada,...
- Feb 1, 2022
Look beyond ESG ratings
As 2021 was drawing to a close, Bloomberg Business Week caused a bit of stir in the ESG investing world with its article, “The ESG...
- Dec 18, 2021
Democracy Matters
All investors must reckon with China. It is the second largest economy in the world and is home to some of the most dynamic and rapidly...
- Nov 16, 2021
Carbon offsets get greener
We believe that a company’s transition to net zero should rely on real direct emission reductions and not offsets. We have written about...
- Oct 20, 2021
Net positive impact
An icon of sustainable business has a new book. Paul Polman, the former CEO of Unilever, has co-authored, along with sustainability...
- Sep 22, 2021
Cracking down on greenwashing
In August, it was reported that the SEC and European regulators were investigating German investment manager DWS (80% owned by Deutche...
- Sep 9, 2021
Reconciliation in investing
‘A vibrant Canada where all peoples achieve their full potential and shared prosperity’ Reconciliation Canada’s purpose statement Dear...
- Jul 15, 2021
How subjective is ESG data?
In a recent National Post comment piece, the tax expert and Imperial Oil board member, Jack Mintz, states that ESG factors cannot be...
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