"The climate emergency is our third world war. Our lives and civilization as we know it are at stake, just as they were in the Second World War."

Professor Joseph Stiglitz, Economist, recipient of the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences

AXA IM will increase engagement with companies operating in those areas to preserve biodiversity, encourage more sustainable practices and support them in their transition.

Global energy investment is set to rebound by around 10% in 2021, reversing most of the drop caused by the pandemic

The US and Europe are expected to deliver strong growth this year, allowing us to stay within the overall pro-risk paradigm from a medium-term perspective.

Distinguishing between the short-term and long-term impact of virtual work

While the sustainable investing market is growing rapidly, further expansion is needed in countries of all income levels, but particularly in emerging economies.

A momentous shift on the reporting requirements of companies, banks and the investment community is underway, driven by a growing awareness of the scale of climate risk and opportunity in financial markets.

End the pandemic and prepare for the future. Reinvigorate our economies. Secure our future prosperity. Protect our planet. Strengthen our partnerships. Embrace our values. G7 words but will there be action to back them up?

Cities are removing lead pipes and asbestos in buildings, and more ­mayors­ now recognize the financial benefits that come with good health.

As carbon prices rise and the need for carbon credits becomes more pressing, qualifying forestry stands to benefit from increased demand.

Institutional investors need to address evolving global systemic trends (e.g. climate change, geopolitics and low/negative real long-term interest rates) within both their own organizations and their portfolios.

Opinion piece: America’s changing demographic sky is neither an aberration nor unique. It is part of the changing global demographic sky of slower population growth happening over much of the world.

The excellent Quietroom keeps turning out messages which are clear, concise and hard to ignore. This latest roadmap to Net Zero is as clear as it gets.