SDGs
Why is it so difficult to measure the progress of the SDGs?
In 2015, the UN identified 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), asking its members to meet them by a 2030 deadline.…
Patagonia move has shaken up the ESG world
The decision of Yvon Chouinard, founder of the outdoor fashion brand Patagonia, to give away the company to a charitable…
FDI drivers in 2022: ESG
Embracing environmental, social and governance (ESG) criteria is rising in importance as a driver of foreign direct investment (FDI), with…
Opinion: In the current climate, COP27 feels pretty pointless
Alok Sharma – appointed president of COP26 – made sure to turn last year's conference into the event of the…
Which business concerns have become key FDI drivers in 2022?
Nearly two years ago, Investment Monitor published its FDI drivers guide to help multinational corporations (MNCs) make an informed and…
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ESG and SDGs feature prominently in key mentions of earnings calls in Q1 2022
Εnvironmental, social and governance (ESG) issues are among key trending themes in earnings calls during the first quarter of 2022,…
Opinion: Saving the Earth warrants more than one day a year
On 22 April 2022, it was Earth Day. Amid the theme of the day – 'invest in our planet' –…
Opinion: Earth Day message shows that FDI must play a central role in ‘investing in our planet’
'Invest in our planet' is the theme for Earth Day 2022. This will see investors encouraged to support projects that…
Malta, Egypt, France and Spain to launch sovereign wealth funds foundation
The European, Middle East and North Africa Sovereign Wealth Funds (EMENA SWF) Foundation, a newly founded collaborative network, is looking…
Holistic thinking is prescribed for investors on World Health Day 2022
'Our planet, our health' is the theme for the 2022 World Health Day, underlining that environmental factors impact heavily on…