Climate Week and the UN: Risks and Opportunities for Investors
After a year of extreme weather, a look at fossil-fuel-free funds, oil and gas CEO pay, and investing in nuclear energy.
At Morningstar, we believe the financial markets have a huge role to play in mitigating climate change—and that a world grappling with global warming brings plenty of investment risks and opportunities.
After the hottest summer on record and a year of extreme weather, this week marks Climate Week NYC, where leaders from around the world discuss how to drive the climate transition, as well as the United Nations General Assembly and the UN’s Summit of the Future, which will reassess the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
For Morningstar readers, we present an array of relevant content penned by Morningstar and Morningstar Sustainalytics analysts and journalists.
Boya Wang looks at the largest fossil-fuel-free funds and what determines fossil fuel free.
Jackie Cook and Andrew Spurr dive into pay practices at big oil and gas companies and find that climate-related targets are usually weak and rarely tied to CEO compensation.
Lindsey Stewart considers why investors want a bigger role in shaping the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Valerio Baselli reports on how to invest in nuclear energy.
And Tom Kuh shares what asset owners are thinking about climate and environmental, social, and governance analysis in Morningstar’s third Voice of the Asset Owner Survey.
You’ll find these links below, as well as other relevant stories about climate and sustainable investing.
So, You’re Looking for a Fossil-Fuel-Free Fund. How to Tell Them Apart
Pay Practices at Big Oil and Gas Companies Fail to Drive Decarbonization
Why Investors Want a Bigger Role in Shaping the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals
Why Climate Is Driving the Agenda for Asset Owners
Best Stocks and Funds to Invest in Nuclear Energy
5 Sustainable Food-Related Stocks for Long-Term Investors
Proxy Voting on Sustainability: The Big Three Hold the Key
11 Steps to Making Your 401(k) Plan Greener
Are Exclusions on the Way Out for ESG and Sustainable Funds?
Best Sustainable Companies to Own: 2024 Edition
These Companies Lead Their Sectors in the Carbon Transition
5 Top-Performing ESG Funds in 2024
Looking to Address Climate Change With Your Investments? Try Green Bonds
How to Make Your Voice Heard on Climate Issues
Earth Day 2024: Must-Know Climate Statistics
Reddit Posts Show Investors Care About Climate Change, Renewable Energy, and EVs
Can You Make Sense of a Company’s Climate Transition Plan? Here’s How
16 Water Stocks and Funds to Consider
4 Steps to Add Sustainable Investing Strategies to Your Portfolio
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