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ESG Isn’t Going Anywhere: Investor Expectations in the Age of COVID-19

John Hodges, Vice President, BSR; David Korngold, Director, BSR

One of the most important topics in corporate sustainability is the dramatic increase in attention by investors on the integration of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations. How will the rise of COVID-19 affect ESG investing strategies both in the short term and the long term, and what does it mean for companies?

The Shift to Digital Wages: Making Sure It Works for Women and Business

Christine Svarer, Director, HERproject, BSR

In the HERfinance Digital Wages program in Bangladesh, designed to support garment factories making the transition from cash to digital payrolls, we found a tangible connection between tailoring programs to women’s needs and an increase in women’s financial inclusion and empowerment.

Beyond Women on Boards: How Gender Lens Investing Can Transform Your Impact Strategy

Annelise Thim, Manager, Women's Empowerment, BSR; Nandini Hampole, Associate Director, BSR

More impact investors are slowly aligning their strategies to the push for greater gender equality and women’s empowerment. However, understanding on how to unlock the power of capital to support these commitments remains limited. Gender lens investing is a powerful new approach with the potential to change that.

The Building Blocks of Integrating ESG into Private Infrastructure Investments

Nandini Hampole, Associate Director, BSR; John Hodges, Vice President, BSR

While private equity firms have made significant progress in integrating ESG considerations into their company-focused equities investing models, infrastructure funds have not been as proactive in integrating ESG considerations into business decisions—and we think this is a missed opportunity.

Key Considerations in Managing ESG through a Merger

Laura Gitman, Chief Operating Officer, BSR; Elisabeth Best, Former Manager, Sustainability Management, BSR; Michaela Lee, Manager, BSR

As business leaders across industries pursue M&A activity, there will be substantial ESG opportunities and risks for the companies involved: opportunities to create more ambitious and resilient sustainability strategies, accompanied by risks that ESG objectives will be sidelined by overwhelming pressures to create short-term value.

A Five-Step Approach to Engaging Investors on Sustainability

Charlotte Bancilhon, Associate Director, BSR

Companies that are not engaging investors on sustainability are missing an opportunity to attract and retain investors focused on long-term value and ESG.

Progress and Opportunities for Responsible Investing in Japan

David Korngold, Director, BSR

At the RI Asia Japan conference in April 2019, three unique, Japan-focused dynamics stood out. These dynamics point to keys for adapting and applying global sustainable investment themes within Japan and ways the rest of the world can learn from Japan’s rapid uptake.

How Private Equity Can Address TCFD and Climate Change

David Korngold, Director, BSR

What courses of action will help private equity firms address climate risks and opportunities in an actionable, meaningful way? BSR suggests two types of approach.

How Private Equity Firms Can Develop Responsible Investing Policies

Nandini Hampole, Associate Director, BSR; David Korngold, Director, BSR

A responsible investment policy is a private equity firm's commitment to incorporate ESG factors into investment decisions to better manage risk and generate sustainable, long-term returns. Our white paper outlines guidance for private equity firms on a straightforward approach, relevant principles, and practical tips to use in developing a responsible investment policy.

ESG in Private Equity: How To Write a Responsible Investment Policy

Nandini Hampole, Associate Director, BSR; David Korngold, Director, BSR

Over the past 10 years, the private equity sector has seen responsible investment approaches move from exception to expectation. Formalized integration of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations is becoming the norm. For all firms, a meaningful policy is fundamental to responsible investment and ESG integration.

A New Transparency Challenge for Business and Human Rights

Dunstan Allison-Hope, Vice President, BSR

There is an urgent need to enhance disclosure practices across all industries that receive requests for data and assistance from law enforcement agencies.

What Larry Fink’s 2019 Letter Means for the Future of Business

Alison Taylor, Senior Advisor, BSR

Here are our four main takeaways from this year's letter from BlackRock's Larry Fink to CEOs.

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