What Exactly Is Sustainable Finance?
Overview
While the United Nations and European Commission agendas are primarily focused on environmental sustainability, ESG investing is at the forefront for advancing sustainable finance objectives and provides a foundation and standards for ESG analysis and equity valuation.
European Commission’s video about Sustainable Finance:
Is Sustainable Finance the same as ESG?
Think of sustainable finance as an umbrella that covers ESG investing, but also covers financial decisions driving greater sustainability in general. Sustainable finance goes beyond ESG considerations to include anything organizations are doing to improve their social responsibility performance, such as community involvement or supply chain support and development for example.
What it means For Our Clients
ESG Investing
In fact, we are such fans of ESG Investing that it’s the only type of investment option we offer! It provides our clients the greatest opportunity for risk management and improved performance, while simultaneously supporting sustainability and the betterment of world.
What it means To Us
Rowling & Associates Corporate Responsibility Commitment
We believe in a better world, and strive to be socially and environmentally conscious at every level. In addition to our focus on ESG investing for our clients, we take pride in our larger efforts to forward sustainability through our own responsible corporate practices such as:
Sustainable Operations
Operations at Rowling & Associates include reuse and recycling mandates, electronic communications rather than printed documents when possible, work-from-home opportunities, employee incentives for green initiatives, and more.
Team Diversity/Inclusion
We embrace diversity in our hiring and management practices. Team members are treated with respect and inclusion, and we celebrate each other’s individuality and the unique contributions they bring to Rowling & Associates.
Zero Tolerance for Discrimination
Clientele from all walks of life are welcome and treated equally regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, socioeconomic status, disability, religion, or nationality.
Team Building
Our team building and family get-togethers help create and nurture integrity, respect, understanding, and compassion towards each other and our clients.
Community Building
We give back to our community through corporate-sponsored days off for employee volunteering, charitable donations, and participation in other community building opportunities.
EDUCATION
Continuous education and training are fundamental to how we stay apprised of the latest in sustainable finance, regulations and responsible social and environmental practices.