Spectrum Q3 2023: No robots were harmed in the making of this report

Red light

In a 1962 collection of short stories, sci-fi sage Arthur C Clarke postulated his third law, that “any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic”. Now, as we push through the second decade of the 21st century and into a future seemingly set up for AI, Clarke’s law appears more apt than ever. Through the […]

Sustainable fixed income: Five questions answered

Question one: How does engagement in fixed income work in practice? It’s a myth that engagement in the realm of fixed income is less effective than for equities. Our multi-decade experience of deep engagement with companies issuing debt illustrates this – and we have a solid track record that underlines how effective engagement can be […]

Impact Opportunities Equity, Q2 2023

Fast reading: Fears concerning the risks created by uncontrolled development of AI are understandable, however, they should not obscure the huge societal benefits the technology can offer. The health sector is one area where we see clear potential for AI to deliver positive impact. Digitally driven drug discovery will benefit society by unlocking solutions to […]

If you want to go far, go together

UK Nature Impact Strategy

SDG Engagement Equity, Annual Report 2022

Engagement driving evidential improvement

Impact Opportunities Equity, Q1 2023

The electric revolution

SDG Engagement Equity Q1 2023 case study

Brunswick Corp

Shifting the spotlight

The value of biodiversity

Impact Opportunities Fund, Q4 2022

The UN estimates that currently, 73 million people live in countries with high and critical levels of water stress. By 2030, billions will lack access to safe drinking water, toilets and handwashing facilities – unless the pace of progress increases fourfold. As an investor that aims to generate positive and sustainable change, we see poor […]

SDG Engagement Equity Q4 2022 case study

SSP Group