Climate risk is one of the greatest challenges facing the world today and investors are taking notice. But a full understanding of how climate risks get implemented into firm policy remains elusive. In our recent paper, we study the propagation of climate disasters through common ownership networks as a mechanism through which investors may impact… Read More »
In response to the escalating demand for sustainable investment options, the mutual fund industry is actively integrating sustainability into investment strategies and has introduced numerous financial products focused on sustainable investing. Consequently, mutual funds in capital markets can generally be categorized into two groups: self-identified ESG funds and non-ESG funds. Notably, over 70% of the… Read More »
At their current levels, sustainable investments are considerably below the levels needed to achieve decarbonization and the targets of the Paris Agreement. The World Economic Forum suggests that, to meet these goals, investments in nature-based solutions must quadruple by 2050, resulting in an annual investment exceeding $536 billion. Several strategies have been proposed, emphasizing the… Read More »
Fostering sustainability in financial and economic activity has become one of the key priorities of policymakers and regulators around the world. In this direction, the recently enacted Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD)1 is a cornerstone of the European Union’s policy to achieve a sustainable economy, environment, and society. Through greater disclosure and transparency, the CSRD… Read More »
In recent decades, there has been a marked increase in concerns about the adverse environmental impacts of corporate production activities. This heightened awareness stems from the growing threats posed by climate change, resource depletion, and ecological degradation. As companies continue to prioritize profit maximization and shareholder value, their toxic emissions have come under scrutiny. These… Read More »
The rising tide of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) awareness among many stakeholders is reshaping the corporate information environment. These stakeholders, driven by a desire for transparency, are demanding more detailed ESG-related information to evaluate corporate practices better. However, one significant limitation is the inconsistency in ESG disclosures among different jurisdictions regarding measurement, scope, and… Read More »
Recent years have seen a growing divergence in how central banks approach climate change. For instance, while Jerome Powell, Chairman of the Federal Reserve System, underscores that the Fed doesn’t view itself as a “climate policymaker,” the Bank of England and the European Central Bank have been more proactive, advocating for an economy-wide transition to… Read More »
Climate change is undeniably a significant and looming threat, impacting both the global environment and the stability of our economies and financial sector. There is an immediate and pressing need to comprehensively assess and effectively manage this multifaceted risk. Recently, we’ve seen a proactive response from regulatory bodies and standard-setting organizations worldwide, as they’ve taken… Read More »
Climate change is undeniably one of the most pressing challenges of our era. The scientific consensus regarding the urgency of addressing climate change has spurred international efforts to combat its effects. Central to this endeavor is the Paris Agreement, a historic international climate accord signed by 196 countries in 2015. This agreement aims to mitigate… Read More »
Aligning financial market activity with policy and regulation interventions is necessary to foster an orderly transition to a carbon-free economy. For instance, within the European Green Deal strategy, the European Union Taxonomy provides firms, investors, and policymakers with detailed criteria to assess the environmental sustainability of economic activities concerning climate change mitigation and adaptation, among… Read More »
