Publications
No matter the final objective - risk mitigation, identifying opportunities, creating impact, or all three – considering environmental and social factors alongside financial information leads to an information advantage for investors. Should we fail to limit temperature rise to 2°C or less, climate change will almost certainly wreak global havoc and lead to vast costs (IPCC, 2014). To mitigate the costs and impacts of climate change, we have no choice but to reduce emissions as quickly as possible while building resilience in the areas that will be affected.
Electrifying the transportation system represents an upheaval for the automotive industry and the entire transportation sector. The upcoming transition will force companies to reexamine how they think about mobility and to develop new and evolving technologies to meet the challenges it brings. As the transition towards electrifying our transportation systems begins to gather momentum, this study aims to identify the major challenges and solutions of the electric vehicle sector, and to identify the parts of the sector with high added value in order to support companies which will play key roles in the energy transition.
Ten investment funds awarded for their outstanding climate performance: a new vision of performance?
The markets closed out the year significantly down and 2018 officially became the worst year on record since the Financial Crisis. A general climate of gloom prevails, in sharp contrast with the optimistic beginning of 2018.
This document is part of a series published by Mirova to illustrate our approach to sustainability sector-by-sector. We aim to address solutions, risks, and how we optimize impact through investment. This eighth paper focuses on environmental, social and governance issues in the Utilities sector.
This document is part of a series published by Mirova to illustrate our approach to sustainability sector-by-sector. We aim to address solutions, risks, and how we optimize impact through investment. This seventh paper focuses on environmental, social and governance issues in the Infrastructures and Construction industries.
The transition from a carbon-intensive and ecosystem-destroying extractive economy to a green economy has begun. Green growth, which creates environmental value first, will also contribute to the creation of economic and shareholder value.
The news from December 2017 to March 2018 was particularly rich in announcements in sustainable finance. This document summarizes the main announcements with a focus on the French government, investors, as well as the European Commission's action plan.
This document is part of a series published by Mirova to illustrate our approach to sustainability sector-by-sector. We aim to address solutions, risks, and how we optimize impact through investment. This fourth paper focuses on environmental, social and governance issues of industrial equipments.
Mirova's views Mirova does not exclude any industry on principle. Within certain industries, however, case-by-case analysis may result in a “Risk” or “Negative” rating for all of the companies of that sector when practices do not provide an adequate level of assurance that the risks associated with the product are properly managed. “Risk” and “Negative” ratings mean that the issuer cannot be included in Mirova’s portfolios. The rating can nevertheless evolve following the evolution of the company
