Drawing on the comedy of Jerry Seinfeld, some thoughts on the failure to meet the most important part of sustainability plans, the execution.

Rosie French, ESG Analyst at Aberdeen Standard Investments, shares an example of how they engage with investee companies on climate change.

Q1 2020 | Issue 2 Welcome to the latest issue of our quarterly newsletter. At ESG Ireland, we are striving for real engagement on a theme we believe is fundamental to securing our future. So, thank you for taking the time to read this publication.  The articles included in this issue are: Purpose: Talk or

The growing lexicon of terminology around the theme of responsible investing has added to some confusion for capital allocators. But is it really that complicated? In this video, Amanda Young, Head of Global ESG Investment Research, Aberdeen Standard Investments, shares with us what responsible investing means to them.  You can hear more from Amanda, at

Shifting attitudes and growing social and environmental awareness are reshaping our world. Consumers are highly aware of the environmental and social impact their spending habits can have. Investors are increasingly demanding that their investments not only deliver sustainable financial returns, but also reflect their ethical or moral values. And regulators are enforcing more stringent environmental

A significant shift in mindset is taking place among a growing number of business and investment leaders, who are starting to realize that ESG is an essential part of strategy and performance. The CEO of BlackRock, the world’s largest institutional investor, has been writing to companies stating that ESG performance is essential to sustainable growth

The interest in ESG and responsible investing has gathered momentum but we need to see more follow through. ESG Ireland has been established to help bring the change we need to see.

The Official Newsletter of ESG Ireland The ESG Factor is a new quarterly publication focused on sharing practical knowledge on the integration of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) factors into decision making and the broader theme of responsible investing. Across the fiduciary chain – from the investor to the executive team at companies – all

Institutions for Occupational Retirement Provision (IORP II) Directive The revised IORP Directive entered the Official Journal of the European Union on 14 December 2016 and member states were required to transpose it into national law by 13 January 2019. While the IORP II directive has come into effect since January , Ireland has failed to