Introduction This is the second article in a series of three to be published on the topic of the Sustainability Bond Rating at ISS ESG.
Key Takeaways After decades of globalization, recent developments suggest a possible shift towards fragmentation. For example, investors from sovereign wealth funds and central banks listed
According to CFA Institute, “Materiality is contextual; that is, [it] …depends on the investor’s objectives and time horizon and the specifics of the investment. Materiality
Introduction The sustainable finance debt market is seeing strong levels of issuance, from a greater breadth of issuers, in 2024. Green bonds are experiencing strong
Introduction Climate change presents a particular challenge for Australia, given the country’s remarkable ecological diversity and its substantial dependence on natural resources, especially fossil fuels.
LONDON (March 20, 2024) – ISS ESG, the sustainable investment arm of ISS STOXX, today announced it has been named “Best ESG Ratings Provider” for
Addressing climate change requires reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, especially carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions, which are the primary cause of global warming. The goal of reducing
Introduction With a GDP per capita of $76,330 (PPP) (as of January 2, 2024), Taiwan has established itself as one of the most stable and
A Sustainability Transformation to Strengthen Non-Oil-Based Sectors With Egypt hosting COP27 last year, and the UAE set to host COP28 this year, the climate and
The Russia-Ukraine war has highlighted once more that geopolitical risks have significant impacts on the investment community, with some commentators going so far as to
