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The student-constructed portfolios combining financial and ESG considerations are handily outperforming traditional funds.

Finding the right balance between doing well and doing good in the investment space isn't as simple as choosing a socially responsible fund.

In the current economic and environmental climate, investors and asset owners have the choice of business as usual, incremental change -- or they can become part of the solution.

Divestment from fossil fuels needs to be coupled with a forward-looking investment strategy

What were the conference highlights of the year just past -- and what should you be planning for the coming year?

We must find a way to factor in sustainability for capitalism to operate most efficiently. This would bring maximum benefit to all stakeholders, including those who hold equity portfolios.

One of the other encouraging trends we’ve seen in 2011 is the importance of events. Here are some of the better ones I had a chance to speak at this year.

Without a widespread recognition of the carbon embedded in our investment portfolios, it will be difficult if not impossible to reduce emissions at the level needed.

As we enter a where business-as-usual is no longer an option, are the world's largest investors taking sustainability issues into account? A look at their investment philosophies shows that some investors are getting ahead of the curve, while others are clearly stuck in the past.

For companies to succeed during these times of change, they'll need to define and embrace a rigorous framework for sustainability -- something that goes beyond well-intended but overarching statements and builds a foundation that helps a firm achieve its sustainability and business goals.