Ideas
![Sustainable Energy - A focus on Industrial Equipment](/sites/default/files/styles/square/public/2021-12/energy.jpg?h=bcd0ad19&itok=1J1LAdX1)
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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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
![Sustainable Mobility - A focus on Vehicle Manufacturers and Suppliers](/sites/default/files/styles/square/public/2021-12/mobility.jpg?h=b9b2c2a7&itok=4V6DMKNF)
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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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.
![Sustainable Technologies - A focus on Software & Communications](/sites/default/files/styles/square/public/2021-12/information%20technology.jpg?itok=Ge41HM5T)
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 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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In fulfillment of Article 173 of the French Energy Transition Law
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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.