Climate change, net zero and the employment myth
Press headlines have suggesting that as many as 10 million UK jobs would be at risk from the UK’s transition to net zero over the next three decades. Is that really the potential implication of the UK’s decarbonisation plan?
Looking forward to a recovery with ‘green collar’ jobs
A competitive tension is building between countries not wanting to get left behind in the drive to reach zero carbon emissions targets. In light of this 2021 promises to be a seminal year.
Global Sustainable Outcomes Q3 2020
This issue looks at the rise of companies whose products and services support global decarbonisation, and how the strategy seeks to invest in companies that contribute positively to its theme of energy and climate transition; how Covid-19 has highlighted the importance of health and wellbeing; and a new position the strategy initiated in Q3.
Global Sustainable Outcomes Q2 2020
This issue looks at the increasing importance of ‘social’ in ESG investing; how some countries are targeting a ‘green recovery’ from Covid-19; and a look at the sustainable impact highlights of some of our stocks
Coronavirus sparks a social shift in the bond market
The coronavirus is a social issue that has brought unprecedented disruption to societies and is impacting the wellbeing of the world’s population. Capital markets are responding to this challenge with more than $9 billion of social bonds issued in the past three weeks, all from supranational entities. However, more can be done, and this presents a great opportunity for governments to follow suit.
Why the 21st century belongs to Asian investors
There is a huge shift in economic activity towards the east, all of which requires financing.
Ten European surprises for Asian investors
The continent hosts world-beating companies with competitive advantages which underpin robust growth and sustainable shareholder returns.
Responsible Investment has become increasingly important for many asset owners, so what does 2019 hold?
At a time when demand for ESG integration is growing and confidence in the investment impacts of traditional ESG approaches remains high, data science offers the additional prospect of solving for the effective integration of meaningful non-financial analysis in investment, at scale and with global reach.
