ESG Viewpoint: The challenges of assessing physical climate risk

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Covid-19 underlined why public health matters to investors. We explore the role we play through stewardship and the allocation of capital as well as related investment opportunities

COP27 – what happened?

We examine the progress made at COP27, highlight where outcomes fell short of what’s required and look forward to COP28 in Dubai next year.

Net Zero: From commitment to implementation

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Here we set out how Columbia Threadneedle Investments is working to implement its own commitment to transition relevant portfolios in a systematic and meaningful way to deliver for our clients.

Food security challenges put spotlight on sustainable transition

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The events affecting the food system from 2020-22 have been remarkable, and may become more widespread. Tackling this brings investment opportunities

Tailwinds hasten hydrogen’s cost-competitiveness, albeit demand still lags

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The energy crisis has made green hydrogen the cheapest option versus fossil fuels in many places, so what’s holding it back?

US Inflation Reduction Act: a strong force to accelerate energy transition technologies

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The US has passed the largest ever piece of legislation to address climate change. Here’s what we think it will mean for numerous energy sectors

Responsible Investment Quarterly Q3 2022

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Our latest RI update featuring articles on the US Inflation Reduction Act, tailwinds for hydrogen, and food loss and security issues in the sustainable transition

Global Sustainable Outcomes Q3 2022

We look at the impact of higher inflation on markets and strategy performance, and what the US Inflation Reduction Act could mean for the deployment of clean energy and decarbonising the US economy.

ESG Viewpoint: Drivers of Deforestation: putting the brakes on deforestation in automotive supply chains

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Automotive supply chains can have a significant impact on deforestation – we explore their contribution and our engagement efforts with exposed businesses.

What we expect from COP27 in Egypt

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We outline some of the main discussion points and consider what progress could be made.