Are companies that claim to be purpose-driven walking the talk? We outline 3 key takeaways from our analysis on a global sample of companies as part of our research on Covid-19 and Inequality: A Test of Corporate Purpose. ow.ly/W1Yl50BNdY4 #corporatepurpose #TCP

In this blog post, our Associate María Paz Queraltó shares her views on the recent amendments by the #SEC to the rules for shareholder proposals (Ex. Rule Act 14-A-8) and how these might impact responsible shareholders’ influences on corporate practices. lnkd.in/dQe_E3q

📬 - On Jan 1st 2021 the EU #ConflictMinerals regulation came into force, placing due diligence requirements on importers of tin, tungsten, tantalum and gold. The regulation hopes to stem the financing of armed conflict in politically unstable regions. Message us for more info!

The top 10% of #ESG funds by size account for 70% of the total capital allocated, while the bottom 25% account for just 0.3%. Find out how to scale ESG funds in this Institutional Investor article (lnkd.in/dM-zMPX ) by KKS Advisors' @GeorgeSerafeim and Gabriel Karageorgiou.

Show me who your friends are, and I'll tell you who you are Last week, France’s @Total announced its withdrawal from the American Petroleum Institute, becoming the first major global energy company to do so. Will other oil giants follow suit? ow.ly/CLa550DfvaL

📬 – Shareholder activism is on the up A new report finds that fifty-seven new campaigns broke out in Q4 of 2020 after a relatively quiet first three quarters. Shareholder activism is a vital catalyst for corporate ESG adoption. Long may it continue. cfo.com/investor-relat…

We're excited to announce that Tarmara Close has joined the KKS Advisors team as Managing Director, Head of ESG Integration. Read about who Tamara is and the expertise she brings to the table in our press release: ow.ly/3RNV50DksdF Welcome, Tamara!

A recent study by Harvard researchers found that boards are often stubborn when it comes to ESG - so training is key. At KKS Advisors, we regularly conduct customised ESG #training for corporate boards. Get in touch to find out more. lnkd.in/dPBE3Y4

"When you look at #climatechange from a human mortality perspective, it will be the equivalent of a coronavirus crisis every year from the middle of this century" warns Mark Carney. How can sustainable finance help us build back better? Read more here: ow.ly/rd6y50DBBRU

📈 Proven again: #ESG tends to drive better financial performance. The meta-study from NYU Stern, Rockefeller Asset Management, and Casey Clark, CFA provides more evidence of ESG as a driver of financial performance, downside risk mitigation, and more! ow.ly/FG5A50DEt0w

🎧 What we’re listening to: In ImpactAlpha's new podcast series, The Reconstruction, host Monique Aiken engages investors, entrepreneurs, activists, and academics in the U.S. and around the world “to inspire us as we move capital toward justice.” ow.ly/TXmu50DEKR7 #BHM

📬 - The turn of the tide: Not only has the US officially rejoined the #ParisAgreement, but key US regulators have made meaningful declarations during the IIF's #ClimateFinanceSummit last week. More on the declarations here: ow.ly/gky450DHKZT #ReshapingMarkets

Chris Pinney, President & CEO of the High Meadows Institute, describes how businesses are moving towards becoming key social institutions and political actors. Adapting to such change comes with challenges for business leaders. Find out what those are: lnkd.in/dsWtGp3

There have been many efforts, through financial innovation, to make debt more sustainable: “sustainability-linked loans”, “transition bonds”, “social bonds”, to name a few. This month, we are excited to share with you our insights into #SustainableDebt #ReshapingMarkets

📬 - @PRI_News considers new minimum requirements on engagement and voting for signatories, as it worries that “some investors have joined the PRI, not out of any desire to incorporate #sustainability into their investment practices, but to win mandates”. ow.ly/rXt750DOYxI

How did social bonds emerge as a popular tool used to promote social prosperity during a global #pandemic? Our Associate Marina Kiotsekoglou outlines what is behind the #SocialBond growth in KKS's latest blog. lnkd.in/eMyEYwz #ReshapingMarkets #SustainableDebt #Covid19

This new report by FT Moral Money, with contributions from High Meadows Institute, features what is hampering momentum to make investments more #long-term focused and presents practical examples of leaders who are bucking the #short-termism dilemma. ft.com/content/5bc158…

#IWD should serve as a reminder to uphold the values of #genderequality, #diversity and #inclusion each day. The success of our team would be unthinkable without the ingenuity, creativity, and perspectives that our female members bring to every engagement. bit.ly/30pOqnq

#Creditmarkets are developing ad-hoc instruments geared towards #financing sustainable projects and companies. But how do they differ? In the infographic below, we depict the main characteristics of prominent #sustainabledebt instruments. Get in touch to learn more. #ESG