Denis Jorisch

This guide is intended to serve investors to become active shareholders and generate positive impact on water basin level and thereby contribute to achieving SDG 6. The proposed understand-design-act framework is a three-step process for investors to engage with their investees on basin water security. Furthermore, it references a non-exhaustive list of tools and resources that can be useful to investors. Even if there is already a water engagement strategy in place, this guide may provide some… Mehr anzeigen

This guide is intended to serve investors to become active shareholders and generate positive impact on water basin level and thereby contribute to achieving SDG 6. The proposed understand-design-act framework is a three-step process for investors to engage with their investees on basin water security. Furthermore, it references a non-exhaustive list of tools and resources that can be useful to investors. Even if there is already a water engagement strategy in place, this guide may provide some ideas on how the impact can be accelerated. Weniger anzeigen

This study examines how investors can analyse and understand the water risks in their equity portfolios with the aim to align portfolios to global water targets and goals such as the UN’s Human Right to Water or the Sustainable Development Goal 6 - Clean water and sanitation. To that end, the study describes a
newly developed water risk methodology for equity portfolios and applies it to a sample portfolio, describes a water risk analysis for individual stocks and applies it to three Swiss… Mehr anzeigen

This study examines how investors can analyse and understand the water risks in their equity portfolios with the aim to align portfolios to global water targets and goals such as the UN’s Human Right to Water or the Sustainable Development Goal 6 - Clean water and sanitation. To that end, the study describes a
newly developed water risk methodology for equity portfolios and applies it to a sample portfolio, describes a water risk analysis for individual stocks and applies it to three Swiss companies from different industries associated with diverse water risk profiles and analyses and gives recommendations for the development of water scenarios based on existing climate scenarios. Weniger anzeigen

Commissioned by the GSMA and the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), the report analyses how the ICT industry is enabling the reduction of carbon emissions across all sectors – and also tackling its own ecological footprint. The report, authored by South Pole, also outlines how Big Data and the Internet of Things (IoT) have the potential to be the drivers for climate change solutions. Their application will assist the transport, manufacturing, agriculture, building, and energy sectors, to… Mehr anzeigen

Commissioned by the GSMA and the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), the report analyses how the ICT industry is enabling the reduction of carbon emissions across all sectors – and also tackling its own ecological footprint. The report, authored by South Pole, also outlines how Big Data and the Internet of Things (IoT) have the potential to be the drivers for climate change solutions. Their application will assist the transport, manufacturing, agriculture, building, and energy sectors, to name a few, in reducing their green- house gas (GHG) emissions and increasing the efficient use of resources while protecting the environment. While there are many provisions in the LAC region that make cities more connected, sustainable, and livable, they also focus on rural areas with a view to more efficient agricultural supply chains and wildlife protection. Weniger anzeigen

This study explores the importance of water risks for the overall economy and the financial system and reviews the availability of data, models, tools and studies to assess the impacts of water risks on the real economy and the financial market (both institutional and systemic level is explored). In addition to the risk perspective, this study also explores, if there are alignment strategies, thus investment strategies aiming at contributing to international water goals or scientific findings… Mehr anzeigen

This study explores the importance of water risks for the overall economy and the financial system and reviews the availability of data, models, tools and studies to assess the impacts of water risks on the real economy and the financial market (both institutional and systemic level is explored). In addition to the risk perspective, this study also explores, if there are alignment strategies, thus investment strategies aiming at contributing to international water goals or scientific findings on adequate use of water (quantity and quality). Weniger anzeigen

A 2015 FOEN study on “Carbon risks for the financial centre of Switzerland” showed that the greenhouse-gas intensity of the Swiss equity fund market is currently incompatible with this climate-policy goal of 2 degrees Celsius. This can pose a number of risks for investors. Consistent mitigation of climate change through increased CO2 prices and stricter regulations, for example, can lead to value adjustments (transition risks). In addition, damage to production sites or other points in the… Mehr anzeigen

A 2015 FOEN study on “Carbon risks for the financial centre of Switzerland” showed that the greenhouse-gas intensity of the Swiss equity fund market is currently incompatible with this climate-policy goal of 2 degrees Celsius. This can pose a number of risks for investors. Consistent mitigation of climate change through increased CO2 prices and stricter regulations, for example, can lead to value adjustments (transition risks). In addition, damage to production sites or other points in the value chain due to an increasing number of extreme weather events can result in losses in value (physical risks). With the growing awareness of customers, reputational risk also increases that investors frequently mention as motivation to switch to investment strategies that are more climate-friendly.
Reliable information about the CO2 exposure of investments and associated risks are a first step to change investment behaviour. The return on low-carbon investment strategies is central in this regard.
The main objectives of the study were, first, to expand knowledge about determining the climate impact of finance flows, and second, to examine the performance of investment strategies that are more climate-friendly. Weniger anzeigen