Flynn Cote
Brokerage House Inc.

Learning

Sustainability, in six notes.

Environmental, social and governance factors are the pillars that support sustainable companies and responsible investments; together they provide a deeper analysis of risks and impacts to protect and create value for all stakeholders.

A fern frond: each leaflet the shape of the whole.
  1. 01

    Environmental, Social, Governance

    Environmental, social and governance factors are the main factors deciding a company’s or an investment’s sustainability footprint.

  2. 02

    Corporate Responsibility

    Corporate responsibility is now an entrenched function of companies, interwoven with marketing, stakeholder relations and investor relations.

  3. 03

    Responsible Investment

    Responsible investment is the approach to investing that takes into account a broader set of risks and impacts: environmental, social and governance.

  4. 04

    Impact Investing

    Impact investing brings together public and private investors to target set outcomes and goals for positive social or environmental impact.

  5. 05

    Sustainable Finance

    Sustainable and green finance facilitates and targets ventures and projects aimed at enhancing environmental, social and governance resilience and pathways towards sustainability.

  6. 06

    Foreign Aid

    Official development assistance fell in 2024 and is expected to fall again. A round-up of what the evidence says about the effectiveness of aid, and of what keeps it effective.