Lessons from COP26

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Deforestation pledge a ‘pivotal moment’

Lessons from COP26

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Net-zero pathway a boon to fixed income

Impact Report, Q3 2021

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Almost a third of adults globally (about 1.7 billion people) remain unbanked1.In the latest Impact Quarterly Report, we delve into the theme of Financial Inclusion, as a theme linked to 13 of the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). We argue that improving people’s access to the products and services they need to manage their […]

Financiers should look beyond profit/loss to help save the planet

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This content was created in partnership with Citywire and written by Simon Constable. The financial system needs reforming. There are perverse incentives which are the opposite of the sustainable development goals. Vicky Sins Climate and Energy Lead at World Benchmarking Alliance Investors have long had a single focus: a searing eye on the bottom-line profit […]

Japanese employment

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Engaging for greater equality – an update

Impact Annual Report, 2020

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Many of these themes fit with our thematic approach to impact investing. In the Impact Annual Report, 2020, we delve into each of our nine impact investment themes, offering updates relevant to the companies in our portfolio. Other highlights include: Case studies: We provide three case studies from previous quarterly reports that showcase the work […]

SDG Engagement Equity

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2021 H1 Report

A test of endurance

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360°, Q3 2021

Your Questions Answered by SDG Engagement Equity

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What do you aim to achieve in your engagement conversations? Are companies responsive to your engagement? These are just a couple of the most commonly asked questions about our SDG Engagement Equity capability by our clients and prospective investors. In our latest edition, we sat down with our SDG Engagement Equity team to tackle the […]

SDG Engagement Equity commentary

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Clean Harbors