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Sustainable Energy - A focus on Industrial Equipment
Sustainable Energy - A focus on Industrial Equipment
Published on 04/06/2018

This document is part of a series published by Mirova to illustrate our approach to sustainability sector-by-sector. We aim to address solutions, risks, and how we optimize impact through investment. This fourth paper focuses on environmental, social and governance issues of industrial equipments.

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Controversial Activities 2018
Published on 03/30/2018

Mirova's views Mirova does not exclude any industry on principle. Within certain industries, however, case-by-case analysis may result in a “Risk” or “Negative” rating for all of the companies of that sector when practices do not provide an adequate level of assurance that the risks associated with the product are properly managed. “Risk” and “Negative” ratings mean that the issuer cannot be included in Mirova’s portfolios. The rating can nevertheless evolve following the evolution of the company

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Sustainable Mobility - A focus on Vehicle Manufacturers and Suppliers
Sustainable Mobility - A focus on Vehicle Manufacturers and Suppliers
Published on 03/16/2018

This document is part of a series published by Mirova to illustrate our approach to sustainability sector-by-sector. We aim to address solutions, risks, and how we optimize impact through investment. This third paper focuses on environmental, social and governance issues of vehicle manufacturers and suppliers.

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Liquidity of the Green Bond Market
Published on 03/14/2018

The green bond market has undergone rapid expansion over the last five years. Given its still small size compared to the bond market as a whole, investors remain cautious regarding certain features of green bonds, such as the liquidity of the market.

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Sustainable Technologies - A focus on Software & Communications
Sustainable Technologies - A focus on Software & Communications
Published on 02/21/2018

This document is part of a series published by Mirova to illustrate our approach to sustainability sector-by-sector. We aim to address solutions, risks, and how we optimize impact through investment. This second paper focuses on environmental, social and governance issues in the Software & Communications industry.

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Nuclear's Unclear Future
Published on 10/05/2017

Nuclear power makes up about 9% of global electricity generation, with 443 reactors and 385 GW of capacity in operation today. This includes reactors in 31 countries, with Belarus and the United Arab Emirates currently constructing their first (World Nuclear Organization 2016).

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Acting as a Responsible Investor 2016
Published on 07/10/2017

In fulfillment of Article 173 of the French Energy Transition Law

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When renewable energy met sustainable growth
Published on 07/29/2016

Regulation, cost reduction, and the rise of renewable energy in the United States. Historically and famously fossil-fuel dependent, the U.S. energy and electricity mixes are evolving quickly as costs fall for renewables, regulations mandate their implementation, and fiscal policy incentivizes their installation. 

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