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How investors can perform decarbonisation analysis

The ongoing low-carbon transition creates investment opportunities, but also poses material investment risks if not managed effectively.

The role of hydrogen in the energy transition: A complementary option, not a silver bullet

The potential for hydrogen to play an important role in the transition to a low-carbon economy is increasingly of interest to investors.

Sustainable investing outlook: Themes set to shape the second half of 2023

Learn more about how sustainable investment themes will shape the remainder of 2023 with this outlook from J.P. Morgan Asset Management.

Sustainable Insights for Food Price Inflation

Discover sustainable investment opportunities, insights, and solutions offered by JP Morgan for rising food prices, food security, & future food inflation.

Climate adaptation: How private investors can support adaptation in nature and ecosystems

How private investors can support adaptation in nature and ecosystems.

Combining machine learning and engagement to evaluate ESG in China

Discover more about how we combine our machine learning tools and engagement with other parties for ESG assessment in China. Read the case study now.

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How investors can perform decarbonisation analysis

The ongoing low-carbon transition creates investment opportunities, but also poses material investment risks if not managed effectively.

The role of hydrogen in the energy transition: A complementary option, not a silver bullet

The potential for hydrogen to play an important role in the transition to a low-carbon economy is increasingly of interest to investors.

Sustainable investing outlook: Themes set to shape the second half of 2023

Learn more about how sustainable investment themes will shape the remainder of 2023 with this outlook from J.P. Morgan Asset Management.

Sustainable Insights for Food Price Inflation

Discover sustainable investment opportunities, insights, and solutions offered by JP Morgan for rising food prices, food security, & future food inflation.

Climate adaptation: How private investors can support adaptation in nature and ecosystems

How private investors can support adaptation in nature and ecosystems.

Mining and the energy transition

With the global transition to an energy system based on renewables expected to lead to a sharp increase in demand for critical minerals, the mining sector may provide attractive investment opportunities.

Combining machine learning and engagement to evaluate ESG in China

Discover more about how we combine our machine learning tools and engagement with other parties for ESG assessment in China. Read the case study now.

Climate adaptation: Adapting to a warmer planet

How private investors can participate in evolving investment opportunities as cities adapt to climate risks.

Value investing and ESG: Every sector matters

Discover how value investing strategies can provide fertile ground for investors to build effective ESG portfolios, without the need for blanket exclusions.

ESG and bonds

Dispelling fixed income and ESG myths: Survey shows bonds offer great potential to engage issuers on ESG. Discover opportunities for fixed-income investment.

ESG Outlook 2023: Sustainable investing in the era of chaos

The debate around what sustainable investing is, and particularly around what it isn’t, is expected to continue into 2023.

What do recent developments in energy policy mean for investors?

Energy policy is gathering momentum around the world. A series of major policy initiatives in the US are prompting European leaders to consider their own regulatory initiatives, with both regions looking to loosen China’s current grip on many key components of the renewable energy ecosystem.

Timberland outlook: Demand remains strong

Learn more about how investing in Timberland assets can help investors with reliable income returns and capital appreciation as well as hedging inflation.

Transportation outlook: Navigating supply chain shifts

Explore our Transportation Industry Outlook to find out how external factors such as disrupted supply chains are expected to impact performance over 2023.

How innovative data science identifies material ESG risk before it hits markets

Evaluating a company’s exposure to environmental, social and governance (ESG) risk is an investment essential. But accessing reliable and timely information can be a challenge, given corporate transparency is uneven, and consistent global regulatory standards are still a work in progress. Now, data science is helping to provide the information investors need.

The ESG landscape in Europe

Read our ESG survey report to explore ESG investment trends and find out how investors expect their sustainable investing allocations to evolve.

Adapting to a warmer planet

With global warming on the rise, it is important for investors to know about adapting to climate impacts. Learn more about climate adaptation and investing.

The power of active engagement

Investor engagement can help companies minimise their exposure to financially material risks, including environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors, and maximise their long-term potential. However, to be effective – particularly in this period of rapid technological advancement and societal change – investors need to focus their engagement on the issues where they can have the greatest impact.

The role of nuclear power in the energy transition

Nuclear power has long been a topic of often heated debate. Although it remains a meaningful component of the global energy mix, accounting for about 10% of electricity production worldwide, some doubts about its sustainability remain.

Red hot inflation is not distracting the central banks from going green

With global inflation soaring high, policymakers are caught in a difficult place. Read more about the central banks and climate change amidst inflation.

Alternative assets and climate change

Alternatives have the potential to be a game-changer for investors as they look to take action to mitigate climate risk, reduce portfolio emissions and maintain attractive long-term yields. Global Head of Alternatives Anton Pil and Global Head of Sustainable Investing Jennifer Wu explore the reasons why.

Sovereign emissions - Facts, uncertainties and best practice

Explore our best practices for integrating sovereign emissions data into portfolios for investors interested in mitigating risk and making an impact.

China equity and ESG investing: China’s sustainable future

Investing sustainably in China isn’t a black and white issue. While some investors will be put off by China’s headline record on environmental or social issues, a closer look reveals a much more nuanced picture, with many Chinese companies ranking favourably in ESG terms compared to their peers in the US, or even in Europe. In this sense, it’s not the market itself, but what lies within, that’s important.

COP 27: A Patchwork of progress

COP27 in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, concluded to somewhat mixed reviews. Nevertheless, there were a number of developments during the conference that we believe investors should be aware of.

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Climate adaptation: How private investors can support adaptation in nature and ecosystems

How private investors can support adaptation in nature and ecosystems.

Mining and the energy transition

Climate adaptation: Adapting to a warmer planet

How private investors can participate in evolving investment opportunities as cities adapt to climate risks.

The changing shape of Europe’s energy transition

Accelerating efforts to achieve a green and secure energy supply are having an impact on the economy and markets.

What do recent developments in energy policy mean for investors?

Timberland outlook: Demand remains strong

Learn more about how investing in Timberland assets can help investors with reliable income returns and capital appreciation as well as hedging inflation.

Transportation outlook: Navigating supply chain shifts

Explore our Transportation Industry Outlook to find out how external factors such as disrupted supply chains are expected to impact performance over 2023.

Adapting to a warmer planet

With global warming on the rise, it is important for investors to know about adapting to climate impacts. Learn more about climate adaptation and investing.

Alternative assets and climate change

Sovereign emissions - Facts, uncertainties and best practice

Explore our best practices for integrating sovereign emissions data into portfolios for investors interested in mitigating risk and making an impact.

COP 27: A Patchwork of progress

COP27 in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, concluded to somewhat mixed reviews. Nevertheless, there were a number of developments during the conference that we believe investors should be aware of.

Climate change investment risks: What investors need to focus on

Explore these three key climate change investment risks that investors need to focus on now if they want to support long-term climate change solutions.

Achieving net zero: The path to a carbon-neutral world

Governments are aligning behind the goal of achieving net zero emissions by 2050, but dramatic changes to the global economy will be required to get us there. Learn more about the policies and innovations that could pave the way to a carbon-neutral world.

A new supercycle – the clean tech transition and implications for global commodities

A forced and rapid energy transition is under way. Discover what impact this will have on commodity markets and clean energy investment opportunities.

Diversity, equity and inclusion

Social factors are a key differentiator for companies fighting the Great Resignation

In an extremely tight labour market, screening for strong social credentials will be crucial to identifying companies who can build strong talent pipelines without higher wage bills squeezing margins.

What does the S mean for an investor

The role of social factors in sustainable investing may be less intuitive than that of environmental or governance factors but it is no less crucial.

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Demystifying ESG

Once a niche area of finance, environmental, social and governance (ESG) investing is now very much a mainstream phenomenon.

Approaches to sustainable investing

As sustainable investing becomes increasingly mainstream, there are more and more opportunities for investors to choose solutions that align with both their financial goals and their sustainability preferences – whether they want to factor in environmental, social and governance (ESG) risks, capture opportunities or help finance the transition to a more sustainable and inclusive economy. Below, we look at some of the most common approaches.

What does the E mean for an investor

The preservation of the environment has risen to the top of the agenda for governments, corporations and individuals around the world.

What does the S mean for an investor

The role of social factors in sustainable investing may be less intuitive than that of environmental or governance factors but it is no less crucial.

What does the G mean for an investor

While environmental and social factors are often the focus for investors looking to invest sustainably, the importance of governance issues should not be ignored. Studying the way a company is structured can help identify potential financially material risks before they come to pass, or highlight a well-run company with strong future prospects. This is the main focus of the governance component of ESG.

How can companies be scored on ESG criteria?

In today’s rapidly changing world, the ability to consider environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues as part of overall security research is crucial if investors are to make a thorough assessment of investment opportunities and portfolio risks.

What is stewardship and why is it important?

Corporate engagement has a crucial role to play in the management of environmental, social and governance (ESG) risks within investment portfolios.

Understanding an ESG fund Report

Our ESG Fund Report is a standalone, comprehensive report covering key environmental, social and governance (ESG) metrics for our OEIC, SICAV and ETF ranges. Reports for each fund are published quarterly on our website. All ratings and metrics are sourced directly from MSCI.

7 essentials

ESG is the use of environmental, social, and governance factors to inform investment decisions.

Sustainable solutions built on our active heritage

At J.P. Morgan Asset Management, our approach to sustainable investing builds on our long heritage of active management and stewardship, and the expertise of our 200+ analysts, who incorporate ESG factors in their research. We offer a broad range of dedicated sustainable solutions designed to align with the financial goals and values of our clients.