Sustainalytics' New Research Report Presents 10 ESG Investment Themes for 2017
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Report also profiles 10 companies well-positioned to capitalize on the
opportunities
TORONTO, Jan. 25, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sustainalytics, a leading global
provider of ESG and corporate governance research, ratings and analytics, today
released a new thematic research report titled, 10 for 2017: Investment Themes
in a Changing World. The report looks at the key drivers of 10 ESG investment
themes that are expected to create new risks and opportunities for investors in
2017. In addition, the report profiles 10 companies, spanning seven countries
and eight industries, that are poised to take advantage of these trends. The
unifying threads of the 10 investment themes include:
Rising concerns over data security
The report examines the market opportunities associated
with blockchain, autonomous vehicles and cybersecurity, and highlights risks
related to data security and privacy. Based on Sustainalytics' ESG research, BMW
Group is well-prepared to comply with tightening regulations around self-driving
cars, and Symantec, as a pureplay cybersecurity firm, is in a strong position to
capitalize on the significant increase in projected cybersecurity spending.
Growing sustainability and market trends
The declining cost of solar power and the consumer shift toward plant-based
proteins are also featured in the report. Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) Company
is favorably positioned on solar through its generating facilities in California
and residential installation products. Danone's historical focus on health and
wellness also provides a strong platform for growth into plant-based proteins.
Trends such as value-based drug pricing, energy storage and workforce
diversity are also explored.
Improving corporate transparency
Sustainalytics' report assesses the increasing focus of European regulators
on tax avoidance and calls for more transparent corporate tax reporting. The
potential impact of US regulations around executive pay disclosure are also
covered, with Noble Energy highlighted as an early discloser of its CEO to
median pay ratio.
"Given changing consumer preferences, the relentless pace of technological
development, and more regulatory and investor calls for enhanced corporate
transparency, the investment themes we outline are likely to present upside
opportunities in the years ahead," said Doug Morrow, associate director of
Thematic Research at Sustainalytics. "From our perspective, companies that
exploit these trends are in a favorable position to deliver long-term value for
investors."
To present the findings from its "10 for 2017" report, Sustainalytics will host
a webinar at 10:00 a.m. EST/4:00 p.m. CET on Thursday, February 9, 2017. To
register for the webinar and access the report, click here.
About Sustainalytics
Sustainalytics is an independent ESG and corporate governance research, ratings
and analysis firm supporting investors around the world with the development and
implementation of responsible investment strategies. With 13 offices globally,
Sustainalytics partners with institutional investors who integrate
environmental, social and governance information and assessments into their
investment processes. Today, the firm has more than 300 staff members, including
170 analysts with varied multidisciplinary expertise of more than 40 sectors.
Through the IRRI survey, investors selected Sustainalytics as the best
independent responsible investment research firm for three consecutive years,
2012 through 2014 and in 2015, Sustainalytics was named among the top three
firms for both ESG and Corporate Governance research. For more information,
visit www.sustainalytics.com.
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Source: Sustainalytics via GlobeNewswire
Datum: 25.01.2017 - 14:45 Uhr
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