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The concept of low-carbon alpha is 'fake', claim academics

Constructing equity portfolios using 'low-carbon' as a factor does not generate alpha, contrary to the beliefs of many investors, a paper has claimed.

ESG strategies do not generate positive alpha, research suggests

Low-carbon indexes: the next generation

The number of passive vehicles that allow investors to decarbonise continues to grow, but will future additions look at projected as well as current emissions, asks Sophie Robinson-Tillett

Low-carbon index space gets latest addition

A family of low-carbon indexes has been launched, which claim to reduce the carbon footprint of a portfolio by more than 80% while outperforming the market.