Rana Plaza 11 years on
2013’s disaster served as a wake-up call to the garment industry. How have factory conditions changed and how are we tackling related risks through engagement?
Regulation set to supercharge push on plastics
Voluntary recycled plastic goals haven’t really worked, but markets representing 30% of global GDP now have firm targets. How will companies and investors cope?
In search of sustainability – following Highway 101
Travelling down the US west coast we met 25 companies in five days. Learn more about the tech and healthcare businesses shaping our future.
The climate-health nexus: risks and opportunities
As global temperatures rise what will be the implications for the global workforce and healthcare systems?
Green machines: the future of transport
The transportation sector has a significant impact on global emissions, but technology innovations, policy changes and shifting behaviours can reduce this. How are the different modes progressing?
The skills factor: greening the workforce to deliver net zero
As we move towards net zero, the number of people with skills useful in transforming the economy is growing more slowly than the job vacancies requiring these skills. What might this mean to various sectors critical to the transition?
ESG Viewpoint: Emerging responsible investment trends in Asia
The appetite for responsible investing is growing in Asia, as regulations evolve and client demand increases.
ESG Viewpoint: A review of the 2023 US proxy season and what to expect in 2024
2023 saw a record number of shareholder proposals going to a vote but what can we expect in 2024? And what will be the impact of artificial intelligence on boardrooms and businesses? Read more in our latest ESG Viewpoint.
ESG Viewpoint: The cost of gender disparity in Asian companies
We’ve been engaging with 26 of Asia’s most influential companies on this topic.
Investment conclusions from 2023’s clean energy sell-off
The clean energy index had a tough 2023, but we believe there was an overreaction in markets that didn’t appreciate the nuance of the energy transition.