Viewpoints about ESG
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Demystifying ESG
In this episode of our quarterly webinar, we examine how employing ESG principles can create long-term value while helping to realize a sustainable trajectory for the economy.
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It’s never too early to think long term—how investors can align with net zero by 2050
Many countries, cities, companies, and other institutions have joined forces to reduce global GHG emissions, but we believe investors also have a crucial role to play in achieving net zero by 2050. We expand on three key elements.
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How commercial real estate prices are connected to climate risk
Like so many other things, climate change is now affecting real estate markets. Our experts explain how real estate prices are connected to climate risks.
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The tailwinds of change: Three-minute macro
Inflation is showing signs of moderating, and if history is any indication, that could be a tailwind for equities. We’ve also got eyes on the timeline for a reopening in China, and on Americans’ excess savings, which aren’t excess for everyone.
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Food scarcity, energy insecurity: assessing sovereign ESG risks from the Russia-Ukraine conflict
The central crisis of 2022 may not be found in inflation or interest rates, but in the conflict in Ukraine. We explore the commodity market impact and how this may up the ante on geopolitical and sovereign risks.
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Das economy: Three-minute macro
With a full-blown energy crisis, the outlook for Europe’s largest economy is dire, with many headwinds to face. Meanwhile, investors might not know it, but ESG factors are having major impacts on the global economy.
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What is ESG investing?
The importance of ESG factors in investing has grown rapidly, leaving many onlookers playing catch-up. In this article, we’ll explain what ESG investing is and what it means for investors.
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The road to net zero: Three-minute macro
COP26 has us thinking about the massive expense—but also the potentially larger economic benefits—of the transition to a green economy over the coming decades. Also top of mind is the continuing woes in global supply chains, while we’re also thinking that the Fed may have to change its tone (and its stance) in the coming months.
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Applying an environmental, social, and governance (ESG) lens to our macroeconomic and investment analysis
Watch our latest podcast and learn how sustainability issues could influence the way financial markets respond to traditional economic developments and data points.
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Manulife Private Wealth’s ESG Charter – Our journey
The following provides an overview of Manulife Private Wealth’s approach to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) investing.
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