Thematic Insight: The energy transition – transformative on a global scale

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We discuss the barriers to a successful energy transition and the opportunities for investors

CT Responsible Global Emerging Markets Equity Strategy – ESG Profile and Impact Report 2022

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Discover the Strategy’s alignment with the Sustainable Development Goals, how it ranks versus its benchmark on sustainability metrics, where it is on its net zero trajectory, and examples of company engagement.

ESG Quick View: El Niño: a taste of climate risks to come?

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Understanding what a company’s preparation for El Niño says about its climate risk preparedness.

ESG Viewpoint: Deforestation in Brazil

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We travelled to Brazil to deepen our understanding of key issues around deforestation and to encourage reform.

European growth has dipped, but a US recession is only postponed

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Despite a technical recession, there are many positives for Europe.

Conflict risk: an engagement update

The world’s facing much geopolitical uncertainty. We’ve been engaging with companies on their exposure to high-risk areas like Myanmar, Sudan, Russia, and Ukraine. Read more in our latest Conflict Risk engagement update.

ESG Viewpoint: What makes supply chain due diligence effective?

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Understanding how companies can manage supply chain risks and why they matter to investors. Read more in our latest ESG Viewpoint.

Managing cash amid another US debt-ceiling showdown

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We look at the showdown in the US over the debt limit, what this might mean for cash portfolios, and the expectation of resolution – albeit with a big wildcard

Investment implications: the US Inflation Reduction Act is a wake-up call for the EU

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The US IRA and the EU’s Green Deal Industrial Plan share many common themes, but what are the investment implications as the two go head-to-head, and what China might do in response?

World Bee Day – sustainable agriculture & the importance of pollinators

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Are we doing enough to protect pollinators? We explore efforts to make agriculture more sustainable, including our role as investors.