Columbia Threadneedle Investments – Stewardship Report 2023

ESG Viewpoint – Can mining be a responsible investment?

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The energy transition is increasing demand for metals like copper – a key input into electric vehicles. Is it possible to be a responsible miner?

Nature and biodiversity loss: how is it relevant to portfolios?

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Olivia Watson, Senior Thematic Investment Analyst, Responsible Investment, explains why biodiversity is a relevant topic for investors and highlights the industries most impacted by the risks and opportunities.

Why CCS technologies are capturing investor attention

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Natalia Luna, Senior Thematic Investment Analyst, Responsible Investment, explores the growing importance of the role of carbon capture and storage technologies to meet net zero and the rising policy support and investment in this market.

Responsible Investment Quarterly Q2 2022

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Featuring articles on Europe’s response to the ongoing energy crisis; how the nuclear industry is seeking to reverse the negative perceptions that surround it; and the growing momentum towards the use of circular plastics

Capital with purpose – impact investing in listed equities

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Our Global ESG Equities Team argue the case for making a positive difference through investment in public equities.

The 2022 US Proxy Season: Emerging ESG-related matters in the US market and what it portends for 2023

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This past proxy season was touted as one for the ages vis-à-vis volume of ESG-related proposals.

Responsible Investment Quarterly Q1 2022

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Featuring articles on Europe’s response to the ongoing energy crisis; how the nuclear industry is seeking to reverse the negative perceptions that surround it; and the growing momentum towards the use of circular plastics

A circular transition for plastics

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This growing environmental problem is increasingly a focal point for policy at national and international level

Nuclear poised to reverse negative perceptions

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It offers a number of advantages over other clean energy technologies, but is controversial. How can the industry tackle this?