by Tristan Elwell | Apr 30, 2021 | News
ECO comment: President Biden’s labour secretary argues that gig workers should be classified as “employees” who deserve work benefits. We discussed the ESG implications of the gig economy in our Q1 2020 newsletter.
by Tristan Elwell | Apr 28, 2021 | News
ECO comment: New CDP report finds that most financial institutions are underestimating the most significant climate-related risks, with a potential financial impact of over $1 trillion USD.
by Tristan Elwell | Mar 18, 2021 | News
ECO comment: A new study concludes that ‘green funds’ are better equipped for climate-related market shocks. At ECO Advisors we are net short carbon intensity as part of our ESG philosophy.
by Tristan Elwell | Jan 12, 2021 | News
ECO comment: Major companies from a cross section of the U.S. economy have signed onto a statement urging the Biden administration to enact ambitious climate policies. This statement demonstrates the corporate driving force behind increased ESG focus and regulations, which are expected to expand under the Biden administration.
by Tristan Elwell | Dec 4, 2020 | News
ECO comment: Since the opening of China’s once closed markets, foreign portfolio investments have poured in. But will this trend collide with the global investor embrace of ESG, given that China has the worst ESG ratings of any major nation?
by Tristan Elwell | Oct 16, 2020 | News
ECO comment: The European Parliament’s push for a green recovery represents continuing political and regulatory trends towards the mitigation of ESG risks.