Health and Well-Being – longer lives, healthier lives

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After a century of rapid increases, gains in life expectancy are slowing. We ask why and explore companies that can help buck the trend.

Celebrating stewardship in 2022

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We remain committed to continue investing in our ability to serve evolving stakeholder expectations in our role as responsible stewards of capital.

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

In Credit Weekly Snapshot – August 2023

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Our fixed income team provide their weekly snapshot of market events.

Forever chemicals: in everything everywhere

Water treatment centre

As concerns about pollution rise, further regulations are being brought in. The US is focusing on clean-up, while Europe is aiming to phase-out PFAS.

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.

Smooth sailing or all at sea: what does the new shipping net zero target mean for investors?

Cargo ship at sea

We explore new shipping industry commitments around the transition to net zero and our role as investors.

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.

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

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As we mark the 25th anniversary, there are two natural urges: to
look back at the journey so far, and to look forward to the future with renewed purpose.

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.