EU’s ‘Fit for 55’ strengthens sustainable outcomes focus

The European Commission has unveiled its Fit for 55 roadmap setting out the transformation to deliver the European Union’s 2030 target of reducing net greenhouse gas emissions by at least 55% by 2030.
Responsible Investment Quarterly – Q1 2021

View the RI team’s report from the first quarter of 2021.
Threadneedle Asset Management UK International Holdings Limited – Responsible Investment Quarterly Report – Q1 2021
Fashion eyes sustainability via the circular economy

The textiles industry is one of the most pollutive in the world, emitting more CO2 than aviation and shipping combined. But a leading sports firm is showing one way the sector can embrace radical change
Global Sustainable Outcomes – News & Views Q1 2021

This issue looks at inflation and the growing conversation around it as it begins to rise across the world, and looks at sustainability within fashion using a visit to London’s flagship Adidas store to look at how brands are tackling the industry’s carbon footprint.
Columbia Threadneedle Investments Corporate Governance and Voting Principles 2021
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Sustainable aviation fuel is ready for take-off

The aviation sector consumes around 8% of all oil. How realistic are attempts to reduce emissions through the use of sustainable aviation fuel?
The adapting world of ESG

Simon Bond explains the world of ESG investing, how the landscape has changed during covid-19 and how he was inspired to launch the Threadneedle (Lux) European Social Bond, a fund that seeks to do good for society as well as delivering a financial return.
Earth Day 2021: How investors can support a greener future

To support Earth Day’s theme – Restore Our Earth – some of our fund managers and analysts present their thoughts on important environmental issues from an investment perspective and look at ways to support a greener future.