This week we are sharing Altiorem’s latest research. Altiorem supports investors interested in the allocation of capital towards a flourishing economy, society and environment. We summarise research making it simple to grasp key concepts without being an expert.
Research is summarised and categorised by key issues and leading sustainability standards. Our goal for Altiorem is to give the investment community access to free, high quality, relevant and accessible material that they can easily use to inform and ignite the case for change.
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Lifting the lid on fintech: What does new technology mean for a financial system that serves people and planet? by Finance Innovation Lab
Addresses new developments in financial technology (fintech) through alternative data and explains how fintech has transformed the structure of financial services. The report outlines new risks to the finance industry concerning democracy, sustainability, justice and resilience. Read more.
Financing sustainability: Asia Pacific embraces the ESG challenge by The Economist Intelligence Unit and Westpac
This report explores the drivers of sustainable finance growth in the Asia Pacific and the factors constraining it. The analysis was determined through parallel surveys — one of investors and one of issuers. The research found that the biggest constraint for sustainable finance was a lack of bankable sustainable projects. Read more.
From poor working conditions to forced labour: what’s hidden in your portfolio? A guide for investor engagement on labour practices in agricultural supply chains by PRI
This guide provides a comprehensive tool for engaging food and beverage companies on labour standards. It incorporates learnings from collaborative investor-company engagement focused on supply chain reporting and third-party resources. It outlines seven expectations for investors to focus on supported by relevant resources and case studies. Read more.
Time out: Why China’s power companies should re-evaluate their coal capex plans by Asia Research and Engagement
This report examines the trend of Chinese power companies increasing capital expenditure into coal power in China, and presents evidence of how it can be a financial risk for investors. It provides recommendations for investors to engage with company management and apply greater scrutiny to company investments in coal fired power. Read more.
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Altiorem is the world’s first community built sustainable finance library. Altiorem collects, curates, categorises and summarises a wealth of research and tools to support sustainable finance advocates to be more effective, and the broader industry to implement the changes needed to make it a reality.
