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Quantic Financial Solutions (QFS) recently applied its four-step QARBON framework to assess the sensitivity of a sample of Austrian corporations to rising energy prices.   ✔️ Inflation typically results in permanently higher price levels, contributing to inflation. However, it also incentivizes companies to reduce energy consumption by adopting energy-efficient production, which can boost investment in capital goods and foster further economic growth. Ex ante, it is unclear which of these two macroeconomic effects will ultimately prevail.   ✔️ Evaluating the financial strength of firms under such scenarios is an essential input for PF managers. In this study, we analyze financial data from over 4,000 Austrian corporate firms under two scenarios: “Base” and “Energy Price Increase” (EPI).   ✔️ We assume a hypothetical 5% increase in fossil energy prices in 2026, which will remain permanent. Based on the share of energy prices in the consumer price index underlying basket, we derive an increase in inflation in 2026 for Austria. Assuming a Cobb-Douglas production function for each Austrian firm, we derive the changing demand for energy, labor and capital for each firm. Aggregating the capital requirements of Austrian companies allows to estimate the impact on GDP growth in 2026 and beyond.  #QarbonAustria

Looking through our #incrementalexcellence lens with #DrKatharineWirsching, Assistant Professor, Chair of Management and Organization, at the University of Augsburg, we learn: “Instituting the incremental excellence awards show that there are no “#good” and “#bad” companies and/or industries. In principle, every company and every industry has #thechance #toachieve excellence, also with regard to ESG standards.” What have your experiences been in embracing #incrementalexcellence? Share your #choiceofmetric, #measure and #movedtheneedle achievements with us! #beyondsilos #impact #mark and #makethedifferencecount

Our last webinar of the year is coming up in 1 week! As 2024 comes to a close, it’s the perfect moment to reflect on the year’s biggest regulatory shifts and gear up for what 2025 has in store. Join us for: ✔ A recap of 2024’s most impactful regulatory updates ✔ Key lessons in sustainable finance compliance ✔ Emerging trends and top priorities for 2025 💡Register now here: https://lnkd.in/d_Yf7iVB Nora Sandahl, Head of Sustainability at Datia, and Natalie Kolmogorova, Marketing Manager at Datia will share the insights you need to stay ahead of the curve and confidently navigate the coming year. #Webinar #ESG #SustainableFinance #Sustainability

In one week we hold our final webinar of the year (time flies!), covering key regulatory takeaways of 2024 and emerging regulatory changes to keep an eye out for in 2025. 💡

This week's interview is with Daan van der Wekken, Head of Sustainability at BSI. He describes the path towards a globally applicable standard for transition planning in the financial sector. The Friday newsletter: https://lnkd.in/eFaZ-s5z Read more of Joy Macknight's write-up here: https://lnkd.in/eXkQaAjm

Technology can play an important role in making the #ESG journey a more smooth one! #ESGTECH #Masterclass Come and explore the tech landscape linked to #CSRD and ESG at our campus on the 16th of May. 🌏🚀 https://lnkd.in/eDFZaVif

Looking forward to this panel in a couple of weeks. We'll discuss not just how to get useful sustainability information but how to use that information for better decision making. June 6, 9am eastern. Dennis van der Putten Varun Nakra Greg Murphy Lorenzo Saa #sustainable impact Independence Point Advisors

Two weeks to go and you do not want to miss this! Join me and my Sustainable Investing co-chairs Emily Thomas, CFA and Kuni Chen, CFA for CFA Society New York's 11th Annual Sustainable Investing Symposium. Featured panels include:  - Trends in Financed Emissions Reporting: Matthew Handford, Paul Vozzella, Sarah Wilson, Jamie Lee Mattison, Emma Sabiiti, CFA, CAIA, CFP - Harnessing the Power of AI and ESG Data in Decision Making, Compliance and Reporting: Larry Abele, CFA, Romina Reversi, Andreas Hölzl - The Evolution of ESG Disclosure: Ratings, Scores and Disaggregated Data: Jeff Cohen, CAIA, Steven M. Rothstein, Stephanie Potter, Giulia Tischhauser - Asset owner perspective: Marieke Beeuwkes Spence, John Adler, Christine Looney, Chris Thompson, CFA And Keynote: Sustainable Finance’s Game-Changers: How AI, Insurance, and Nature Will Drive the Future of Finance: Leslie Labruto Register at: https://lnkd.in/g55bP48d

🤝 Exciting New Partnership Announcement 🤝 We’re thrilled to announce that CSRHub LLC is now integrating our cutting-edge impact analysis into their ESG ratings system! This collaboration goes beyond traditional scores, as we at RGS provide transparent insights into a company’s impact on the Environment, Employees, and Customers—all quantified in financial terms using impact accounting principles. Through CSRHub’s ESG Roadmap report, companies will soon be able to access RGS’ impact valuation results, allowing them to benchmark their impact against selected peer groups in ways not previously possible. Interested in being one of the first to test this new feature? Sign up here: https://bit.ly/48ieYJn #Sustainability #ImpactValuation #Transparency #DataDrivenImpact #ImpactMetrics

Looking forward to my talk on voluntary global markets on 28 November! https://lnkd.in/dVA6pAMv Organised by the CFA UK Sustainability Community, this webinar will explore why more companies are joining VCM, the mechanics of carbon pricing, and how investors can decarbonise their portfolios. In this session, I'll cover: ✅ Global developments in voluntary carbon markets and how they are maturing. ✅ The different types of offsets and the risks involved. ✅ Various offsetting projects and how you can monitor their risks and impacts. ✅ Examples of how investment companies work in VCM and what they achieve. CFA UK Aya Pariy Jim Totty