NEWSLETTER

Equileap's latest updates in responsible investment.

New Racial Diversity Dataset underway!

Equileap’s team has been working hard to meet investors’ needs and pave the way for a first-of-its-kind comprehensive scorecard and dataset covering race and ethnic diversity across companies in the United States. Covering diversity amongst board, c-suite, management, and workforce, racial pay gap transparency, hiring and career development, and supplier diversity, this dataset will empower investors to push for racial equality in their investment portfolios. 

Data for LGBTQ+ focused investments

To celebrate International Non-Binary People's Day approaching on Sunday 14 July, now is the perfect time to take stock and think about how your ESG considerations can recognise non-binary people in the long term. Curious about Equileap’s findings and best practice recommendations? 

Insights from the field: An interview with Timo Pfeiffer

Timo Pfeiffer is Solactive’s Chief Markets Officer, leading their product suite and staying ahead of market trends and client needs. We sat down with Timo to chat about trends in ESG, especially since the launch of the first of its kind Solactive Equileap Emerging Markets Gender Equality Index. 

For inquiries about licensing Equileap’s emerging markets dataset, contact info@equileap.com. For inquiries about the index, contact info@solactive.com. 

Hot off the press: Q2 data posted to clients

In June, we sent our most recent dataset update to clients, providing thousands of raw data points on hundreds of publicly listed companies, joining our 5.8K-strong dataset and ready to make an impact. But what journey does a DEI data point go on to get there? From the initial careful assessment, categorisation, and logging, through to end-of-quarter checks and validation from the company, our data points are rigorous and reliable.

Our top picks from the news

/ Investors must fulfil their responsibility to respect human rights: UN experts - 26 June 2024 - UN OHCHR

This report goes into the responsibilities of investors in transnational corporations and other business enterprises with regard to respecting ESG, human rights.

/ A time of opportunity for gender lens investing - 25 June 2024 - Barron’s

Where and how to invest in companies led by or making products and services for the LGBTQ community.

/ Hong Kong notches up small win in gender equity as number of all-male boards shrink by 50% - 17 June 2024 - South China Morning Post

The number of Hong Kong-listed companies with all-male boards has decreased to about 400, from 800 in 2022.  

/ ESG investing: Steady growth amidst adversity - 10 June 2024 - Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis

Inflows into sustainable funds remain strong, with the performance of ESG funds and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) continuing to match or surpass that of traditional funds and ETFs.

/ Show them the money: embedding a gender lens into climate innovation - 7 May 2024 - Climate-KIC

Investing in women-led businesses within the climate innovation sector could be the most reliable way to achieve benefits for both gender equality and climate solutions.

/ Report: The crucial role of legal frameworks in advancing gender equality - 2024 - UN Women

This report emphasises the importance of strong legal frameworks that advance gender equality, showcases good practices by countries, and discusses continuing legal gaps.

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