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Insights & Releases
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IPCC, Bees, Sunflower, Relationships, WaterBear
This interesting article from Giles Gibbons, Founder and CEO, Good Business made me think of the old saying ‘Drowning, not waving!’ Read it and see if you agree and perhaps consider what it will take to keep us from going under, in many areas of business and life. #responsiblebusiness #sustainability
Cover crops more effective than insecticides for managing pests, study suggests
Promoting early season plant cover can be more effective at reducing pest density and crop damage than insecticide applications, according to a Penn State-led team of researchers.
A food revolution to save the planet
Around 30% of our individual carbon footprint is related to the traditional, meat-containing diet that we eat. But aan we stop eating meat?
Where have all the workers gone?
There are, of course, chronic long-term trends in America that have limited labor force participation, including issues with dependent care.
Aggression, war and self-sanctions in the age of ESG investing
The wave of “self-sanctions” against Russia has the same basic drivers as ESG investing: Prudent risk management and morality/ethics say Knut Kjaer, Founder of Norges, the worlds largest SWF.
ESG is quality, it just isn’t really
This paper analyses the relationship between Quality metrics and ESG to understand their relationship and the implications on portfolio construction.
Investing in Times of Conflict
The war in Ukraine and the related sanctions are expected to impact inflation more than growth.
Bigger is better - for cost savings anyway
The new SuperFund says ‘we believe integrating environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors into our investment processes is consistent with better investment outcomes and contributes to a better future for our members.’
2022 ESG Trends to Watch
There are new risks emerging for companies, investors and the planet in the coming decade that will test how well we have learned the lessons of the past.
Carpe Diem
Seize this moment to deliver the European energy market that European people hope for.
Small Paddle, Big Rapids: What the Economy Could Do to the Fed
Forces well beyond their control will mostly determine the fate of the economy.
Six megatrends shaping the future development of our world until 2050
Beyond mere demographics, people and society are at the core of our thinking
FRC encouraged by investors embracing the spirit of the UK Stewardship Code
Previously unsuccessful organisations have provided stronger and better tailored explanations on how they apply the Code more effectively
Getting Going on Monetary Tightening
When the going gets tough, the tough get going. Hum if you know the tune!
Decisions on observation and exclusion from Norges
Norges Bank has decided to place three companies under observation, end the observation of three companies, exclude one company and revoke the exclusion of one company.
Behind the B
What IS Behind the B and indeed, what IS the B? Read on to see what you’re missing.
Overview of P22 markets
What the people with USD 56,575 USD 56,575 bn assets think about the way ahead. But how will that be affected by the situation in Ukraine?
Ukraine and the U.S. Economy
In the week ahead, the world’s attention will continue to be focused on the horrific human consequences of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. However, American investors will also be considering what it means for financial assets
SWF and Public Pension Funds 2022: State-owned investors 3.0
The size of the SWF industry increased a 6% year-on-year in 2021 and exceeded the US$ 10 trillion mark for the first time in history.
The Agency of Greenwashing
As climate change increasingly challenges business models, the disclosure of firm environmental performance casts growing attention by corporate stakeholders