Even though the oil industry is far from finished I doubt many people would call it a sector with a bright outlook.
Can we expect such a change of perception in the chemical sector? I’d say that the answer to that is yes. It’s already happening.
What role do toxic chemicals play in this year’s Dow Jones Sustainability Index?
Two years have passed since hazardous chemicals were given much-needed attention and closer scrutiny in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI). Qhat has happened since then? Has the “new” DJSI had any actual effect?
Today we start showing healthy investment opportunities on the SIN Producers List
The SIN Producers List has, so far, been useful for investment professionals to see what not to invest in. But we want to turn it around. We want to show these people what they should invest in. Therefore, the SIN Producers List now also shows alternatives that companies have available on Marketplace.
Putting toxic chemicals on the map
In an effort to help people without extensive knowledge of chemical substances understand the risks better, the web-based service Tackletox provide information on toxic chemical substances emitted by corporations and display it on a map.
Why Pension Fund Managers Should Consider Chemicals
Why pension fund managers should consider chemicals As you undoubtedly already know, non-financial topics – such as sustainability – are getting more and more recognised in the investment arena. The topic of sustainability goes hand in hand with pension funds....
Sustainable investing outperform the rest of the market
There is mounting evidence that investment funds which observe environmental, social and governance (ESG) standards in their strategies tend to outperform those that don’t by a significant margin, according to the Financial Times. With graphic evidence from index providers, global…
New data gives more insight into companies producing hazardous chemicals
Who is producing hazardous chemicals and how does production change over time? Does chemical legislation lead to a decrease in production of the most toxic substances? ChemSec tries to answer these questions using publicly available data and presents this information...
Why the stock market’s increased attention on toxic chemicals is a big thing
Why the stock market’s increased attention on toxic chemicals is a big thing Analysis from Anne-Sofie Andersson, Executive Director of ChemSec, following today's press release From 1 April the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI) will put more emphasis on...
Investor analysis of chemicals management increases thanks to ChemSec and RobecoSAM
The Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI) provide investors with a more comprehensive assessment of corporate chemicals management following collaboration between ChemSec and RobecoSAM Corporate chemicals management will from now on play a greater role in evaluating performance in the RobecoSAM…
Safe chemicals are in huge demand, problem is some chemical producers don’t see it
A person working for one of the world’s largest chemical companies once told me that even though they are continuously developing alternatives to best-selling chemicals, they do not actively market an alternative until over 40 percent of the customer base...