ESG
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Valuing nature is an economic imperative
Valuing nature and the wealth of natural systems can play a greater role in how we approach investing. We outline why this matters for the economy and our world.
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Scoping it out: understanding emissions data for climate risk management
Scope 1, 2, and 3 greenhouse gas emissions are key categories for understanding how much companies are polluting—in their operations and across their supply chain—and where they may find their biggest opportunities for improvement.
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Climate change: don’t avoid the problem, be part of the solution
We explain the four investment pillars—low-carbon energy, transition materials, electrification and efficiency, and resource security—that together can result in the biggest positive climate impact.
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Why COP15 marks a turning point for environmental investing
The landmark UN deal on tackling biodiversity loss aims to place businesses and investors on the front line in the battle to protect nature.
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Food scarcity, energy insecurity: assessing sovereign ESG risks from the Russia-Ukraine conflict
The central crisis of 2022 may not be found in inflation or interest rates, but in the conflict in Ukraine. We explore the commodity market impact and how this may up the ante on geopolitical and sovereign risks.
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The race to 2030
It's hard to overemphasize how important our current decade will be for mitigating climate-related risks over the long term. We focus on actions we can take now to make a sustainable difference.
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How will climate change and electrification impact investing?
We believe combating climate change through the electric revolution will touch every aspect of our lives and the economy. Companies and investors need to plan accordingly.
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Emerging markets and the case for sustainable investing
Sustainability-focused capital is much needed in the emerging markets. Using three case studies, we outline opportunities focused on environmental, social, and governance risk mitigation and adaptation.
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Global plastic pollution—and potential solutions across the value chain
The magnitude of plastic pollution is alarming. We talk about what investors can do—particularly through corporate engagement across the plastics value chain.
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Applying an ESG lens to macroeconomic analysis—a starting place
It's increasingly important to integrate ESG factors into macroeconomic analysis. Find out why.
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