We have just formally launched the #Asset owner Alliance #AOA. Oliver Bate launches the program to huge applause and calls on other asset owners including sovereign wealth funds to join us. Funds commit to transition their entire portfolios to net zero @UNEP_FI @pri_news
If the whole of the EU cycled as much as the bike-loving Danes do now, for example, it would cut CO2 emissions by up to 120 million tonnes a year – accounting for up to a quarter of the emission reductions EU has committed to making by 2050. #CarFreeDay
We are on the brink of a #sustainability revolution and this represents what we believe to be one of the greatest #InvestmentOpportunities in modern history. Visit Bloomberg Rethink @business to learn more https://t.co/y4y5Ui4G0x
Rapidly #AgeingPopulation puts pressure on healthcare systems. Technological solutions like #RoboticSurgery can reduce costs and improve recovery times. Johan Utterman speaking at Finanz 19
As portfolio managers we want to capture #megatrends that drive exponential growth. It is vital to understand how #sustainable companies are in the context of these trends Juan Mendoza speaking Finanz 19
#Sustainability is about the combination of technology, society, business and ecology. These drivers will change #InvestorBehaviour. Dr Stephan Sigrist, speaking at LOIM’s event at Finance 19
Our world is changing. In 2018 we created more #data than in the history of humanity. #MegaTrends are changing the corporate landscape and consumer buying behaviour. The investment process has to adapt to this changing reality. Insights from LOIM’s event at Finance 19
The next economic revolution is underway. It's called #sustainability. And it represents the biggest #investment opportunity in history. Watch our manifesto video here https://t.co/f39vFLJnlo
San Francisco: Street view - investors can play an important role in creating inclusive growth https://t.co/tKsv0Q1vgU @PRI_News @PaulPolman@Fireynolds#PRIinPerson
ESG integration is key to realising #SDGs. Good news - investors are starting to ask the right questions of biz they invest in. We need more of this – once financial sector catches on we will reach tipping point #GCAS2018
“If we don’t step up to the challenge, #climatechange will have a devastating impact upon lives everywhere and will destabilize global order. We heard you loud and clear. This Summit will help us achieve our collective climate goals” #GCAS2018#ParisAgreement
San Fran’s growing homeless problem is deeply sad. A forgotten community sleeps between the super yachts and coffee queues. Investors can help drive an inclusive and just transition. @PRI_News #PRIinPerson
Educating a girl is one of the best investments her family, community, and country can make. RT if you agree! https://t.co/fi4B69ro2s #edu#InvestInPeople
“The choice between economic returns and impact is not binary” Kurt Summers annouces Chicago State Treasury has signed up to PRI @PRI_News #PRIInPerson@ChiTreasurer
These 3 global trends could help all emerging economies achieve stronger growth:
1.Rapidly evolving technology
2.Rising consumption from urbanization
3.Growing south-south trade
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