COP26

Our take on the climate change agenda

The UK hosted the 26th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26) in Glasgow on 31 October – 12 November 2021. It is described as the most significant climate event since the 2015 Paris Agreement. In the countdown to the talks that aim for coordinated action on climate change and to establish net zero emissions targets, we posted our insights on some of the key issues and implications for the transition to a low carbon economy.

November 2021 / VIDEO

COP26 Conference–Outcomes, Agreements, and Investment Implications

COP26 Conference–Outcomes, Agreements, and Investment Implications

COP26 Conference–Outcomes, Agreements, and...

With the COP26 Conference in Glasgow now concluded, we look at the key outcomes and...

By Maria Elena Drew

Maria Elena Drew Director of Research, Responsible Investing

November 2021 / INVESTMENT INSIGHTS

Taking the Temperature on Climate-Related Shareholder Proposals

Taking the Temperature on Climate-Related Shareholder Proposals

Taking the Temperature on Climate-Related...

Complexity and variability of resolutions demand a measured approach to voting.

By Jocelyn Brown & Duncan Scott

By Jocelyn Brown & Duncan Scott

October 2021 / BLOG

Legislation Supporting Clean Energy Would Impact Key Sectors

Legislation Supporting Clean Energy Would Impact Key Sectors

Legislation Supporting Clean Energy Would...

Modernizing the electric grid is key for scaling up renewable power

By Katie Elizabeth Deal

Katie Elizabeth Deal Investment Analyst

November 2021 / MARKETS & ECONOMY

Banks Set to Play Critical Role in Climate Change Fight

Banks Set to Play Critical Role in Climate Change Fight

Banks Set to Play Critical Role in Climate...

Transition to a low-carbon economy brings lending risks and opportunities

By Maria Elena Drew & Joseph Baldwin

By Maria Elena Drew & Joseph Baldwin

September 2021 / INVESTMENT INSIGHTS

Innovations in Sustainability Are Reshaping the Future of Plastic

Innovations in Sustainability Are Reshaping the Future of Plastic

Innovations in Sustainability Are Reshaping...

Balancing health and environmental concerns with the material’s utility

By Maria Elena Drew & Natalie McGowen

By Maria Elena Drew & Natalie McGowen

August 2021 / MARKETS & ECONOMY

How 2021 Is Shaping as an Epic Year for Climate Regulation

How 2021 Is Shaping as an Epic Year for Climate Regulation

How 2021 Is Shaping as an Epic Year for Climate...

Momentum on emissions targets builds ahead of COP26 conference

By Maria Elena Drew

Maria Elena Drew Director of Research, Responsible Investing

June 2021 / INVESTMENT INSIGHTS

Four Keys to Tackling the Green Bond Boom

Four Keys to Tackling the Green Bond Boom

Four Keys to Tackling the Green Bond Boom

Increased issuance means more buy-side diligence is needed

By Matthew Lawton

Matthew Lawton Portfolio Manager

June 2021 / INVESTMENT INSIGHTS

What Makes an “Impact” Investment Manager?

What Makes an “Impact” Investment Manager?

What Makes an “Impact” Investment Manager?

Understanding the required foundation to build, manage, and measure an impact portfolio

By Harishankar Balkrishna

Harishankar Balkrishna Portfolio Manager

2020 ESG Annual Report

Introduction to the 2020 ESG Annual Report

Environmental, Social and Governance

Our approach to ESG