Hang Seng Indexes Company Launches Four ESG Indices
2024-2-2
Hang Seng Indexes Company launches four ESG indices to provide the market with more sustainable investment options
ESG Products
World Bank Launches World’s First Plastic Waste Reduction-Linked Bond
2024-1-26
The World Bank releases the world’s first Plastic Waste Reduction-Linked Bond
S&P Launches SDG Indices Related to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals
2024-1-12
S&P Dow Jones Indices launched two SDG indices related to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals
World Bank’s Issuance Volume Based on Sustainable Bond Framework Hits Record
2024-1-5
The World Bank has issued a record number of sustainable bonds in a week, with different currencies
European Banking Authority Launches Green Loan Label
2024-1-4
The European Banking Authority launches the green loan label, aiming to establish standards for green loans
International Capital Market Association Releases Code of Conduct for ESG Ratings and Data Products Providers
2023-12-29
International Capital Market Association releases the Code of Conduct for ESG Ratings and Data Products Providers
Morningstar Launches First Structured Product Impact Index
2023-12-28
Morningstar and Sustainalytics announced the launch of the world’s first structured product impact index
PwC Releases Report on Luxembourg-domiciled ESG Funds
2023-12-20
PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) released a report on Luxembourg-domiciled ESG funds
Since United Nations Global Compact put forward the concept of Environmental, Social and Governance, the financial industry has always been an important driver of the development of ESG, and various types of ESG products have emerged in an endless stream. These products serve as a bridge between investors and companies, helping funds to be efficiently allocated to long-term assets.
Common ESG financial products include ESG bonds (such as green bonds, blue bonds, transition bonds, sustainable bonds, sustainable linked bonds), ESG funds and ESG indexes. Although these financial products are still facing problems such as greenwashing, they have indeed contributed to the development. Regulators are also trying to reduce the negative impact of these products.
ESG focuses on the improvement of long-term value, and ESG products are attracting long-term funds. In the current situation, balancing risk and return is an important topic, and ESG products will become an important choice for investors to allocate assets.