Tag Archives: ESG
S&P Dividend Aristocrats and the Search for Income
A company’s dividend track record is often seen as a sign of corporate maturity and balance sheet strength, but not all dividend strategies are created equal. Join S&P DJI’s Anu Ganti, Ben Voros and Elizabeth Bebb for an exploration of what makes the S&P Dividend Aristocrats Index Series unique.
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Where Shariah Meets ESG
There are parallels between Shariah and ESG principles, such as being a good steward to society and the environment. Having such overlapping and complementary principles has led to their natural pairing and a growing traction for ESG Shariah solutions around the globe. However, there is something that may be unexpected about these indices: even though…
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The Ethics of Artificial Intelligence
The ever-evolving artificial intelligence (AI) landscape has generated excitement, interest and investment; it has also triggered important questions regarding AI’s impact on businesses, on investment portfolios, on society and on the environment. When factoring in elements such as the high energy requirements of training large language models (LLMs), direct and indirect emissions and the diversity…
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The Role of Indices in the Energy Transition Progression – H1 2024 Review
Even though the performance of clean energy-related companies has recently faced some headwinds due to rising interest rates and inflationary pressures, the clean energy industry is still being driven by continuous policy support. As we approach the midpoint of 2024, we wanted to review the S&P Global Clean Energy Index Series rebalance from April and…
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Understanding the S&P/Hawkamah ESG Pan Arab Index
How are indices helping market participants align ESG goals and values? Join S&P DJI’s Maya Beyhan and Hawkamah’s Dr. Ashraf Gamal El Din for a closer look at how the S&P/Hawkamah ESG Pan Arab Index enhances its sustainability profile compared to its underlying benchmark, as well as an exploration of the drivers of its historical…
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Tracking the Sustainable Core: 5 Years of S&P 500 ESG
What does the S&P 500 ESG Index ecosystem look like today and how is that benefiting market participants? S&P DJI’s Hamish Preston and DWS’ David Stack explore key takeaways from the first five years of the S&P 500 ESG Index.
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A Hidden Stairway to Net Zero
“Yes, there are two paths you can go by, but in the long run There’s still time to change the road you’re on.” —Jimmy Page and Robert Plant Many observers assume indices targeting broad ESG performance follow different paths than those delivering climate-focused temperature alignment. In reality, data show that modern indices can often achieve…
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Measuring the Global Water Opportunity Set
Look inside the S&P Global Water Index and how it tracks the companies helping the world meet demand for this vital resource.
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2024 World Economic Forum: Key Themes to Watch
The author would like to thank Vidushan Ragukaran and Ari Rajendra for their contributions to this blog. The 2024 World Economic Forum (WEF) that took place at Davos-Klosters in mid-January attracted over 60 heads of state and government leaders. There was a consistent emphasis on AI and cybersecurity risk governance, a renewed focus on…
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The S&P 500 ESG Index Turns 5!
The S&P 500® ESG Index celebrated its fifth birthday on Jan. 28, 2024. Over the past five years, the index has become an important piece of the sustainable indexing puzzle for investors looking to leverage the strength of the S&P 500 while incorporating meaningful and measurable sustainability-focused enhancements. Traditionally, five-year celebrations are marked by gifting…
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