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Our approach to system-level stewardship
Through sharing our views as an informed investor, we seek to encourage companies to undertake robust management of these issues, with the ultimate objective of underpinning long-term resilient investment returns. But companies do not operate in isolation from the environment they operate in. Social and environmental drivers – people and planet – are shaped by forces often beyond a company’s direct control, including regulation, geopolitics and technology.
Qué podemos esperar de la COP28 que empieza mañana
Mañana, 30 de noviembre, representantes de más de 200 países se reunirán bajo la sombra del Burj Khalifa en la COP28 para una nueva ronda de negociaciones sobre el cambio climático. Esta reunión, además, está envuelta en polémica por la sede escogida: se celebrará en los Emiratos Árabes Unidos. Son muchos los que temen que los intereses del país anfitrión por los combustibles fósiles puedan poner en peligro los escasos avances conseguidos desde el Acuerdo de París.
COP28 - What Are We Expecting?
Vicki Bakshi, Climate Strategist at Columbia Threadneedle, outlines the key items on the agenda in Dubai and the predicted outcomes. Representatives from more than 200 governments will gather in the shadow of the Burj Khalifa from the 30 November for the 28th round of global climate change negotiations.
COP26 What to look out for
So will COP26 close the gap? We already know what many of the key players in the negotiations are offering, as 113 countries have so far submitted their new or updated NDCs in the run-up to the meeting. Some have shown an increased level of ambition – including the UK, with a pledge to cut emissions by 68% from 1990 levels; the EU, with a 55% target, and the US, which has now re-entered the Paris Agreement, and has a 50-52% emissions target from 2005 levels.
Understanding impact - using metrics to fully assess sustainability
Meet the Selectors Learn how we use a range of metrics to gain a rounded picture of a company's impact. June 2021 Share Sustainable investing means more than simply looking at the products and services a company offers. Learn how we use a range of metrics – environmental stewardship, fairness & equity and economic development – to gain a rounded picture of the impact companies make as they go about their business.
SDGs – a common language for impact | BMO GAM
Meet the Selectors The UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are a set of 17 goals that provide a framework for a more sustainable world by 2030. May 2021 Risk Disclaimer Views and opinions expressed by individual authors do not necessarily represent those of BMO Global Asset Management. The value of investments and any income derived from them can go down as well as up as a result of market or currency movements and investors may not get back the original amount invested.
Climate sceptic to climate action
After four years of the Trump’s brazen America First strategy, many heralded the ushering of Joe Biden as President – an internationalist known for working with both sides of the aisle – as a return to normalcy. But in 2020, when a global pandemic revealed inequality and caused society to question their priorities, a business-as-usual agenda wouldn’t have sufficed, no matter how normal the candidate.
Measuring impact - BMO Sustainable Universal MAP Range
Meet the Selectors Giving up meat or going flight-free are impressive acts of sustainability. But one of the biggest impacts we can have is through our finances. April 2021 Risk Disclaimer Views and opinions expressed by individual authors do not necessarily represent those of BMO Global Asset Management. The value of investments and any income derived from them can go down as well as up as a result of market or currency movements and investors may not get back the original amount invested.
BMO GAM's Bakhshi: The challenge in 2021 is the roadmap to net-zero – ESG Clarity
February 25, 2021 / Macro By Vicki Bakhshi, director, responsible investment, BMO Global Asset Management Committing to net zero, and joining initiatives such as Climate Action 100+ and Net Zero Asset Managers Initiative are great, but the roadmap needs focus, says responsible investment director Vicki Bakhshi Companies and their investors are making commitments to target climate change. Time will tell, but we are hopeful we will be able to say that 2021 was a definitive turning point.
Our commitment to net zero emissions
Pioneer Perspectives In December, we joined the Net Zero Asset Managers initiative, which represents over $9trn AUM, to support the goal of net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 or sooner. January 2021 Risk warnings The value of investments and any income derived from them can go down as well as up as a result of market or currency movements and investors may not get back the original amount invested. Past performance should not be seen as an indication of future performance.
The climate crisis: Does 2021 bring fresh hope?
Does Joe Biden’s presidential victory bring fresh hope for solving the climate crisis? January 2021 Risk warnings Views and opinions have been arrived at by BMO Global Asset Management and should not be considered to be a recommendation or solicitation to buy or sell any companies that may be mentioned. The information, opinions, estimates or forecasts contained in this document were obtained from sources reasonably believed to be reliable and are subject to change at any time.
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