Responsible Investment

With a deadline of 2030, the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are a comprehensive list of challenges, both environmental and socioeconomic, that we face as a planet. They aim to drive prosperity for all in a sustainable way, and encompass health, hunger, the natural world and much more. When it comes to public equity markets specifically, we see a huge … [Read more...] about Mind the gap: impact investing through public markets

In recent years, a wave of sustainability projects and goals have mostly been led by Europe. Last year, the EU announced its Green Deal which will be a core pillar of the political agenda for the future. And recently it agreed a €750 billion recovery package to revive the European economy from the coronavirus. How are these two announcements connected? At the heart of the … [Read more...] about The green tsunami to come…

The balance of power between Republicans and Democrats in the Senate will shape President‑elect Joe Biden’s legislative agenda, determining the extent to which he can push through tax increases and influencing the size and scope of spending associated with any pandemic relief and recovery packages. If Republicans retain control of the Senate—which would include the Senate’s … [Read more...] about Biden focus on regulation could have broad impact

The boundless appetite for resources, fueled by linear production and consumption patterns, is exceeding the planet’s regenerative capacity. Regulatory actions for higher circularity are amplified by consumers opting for circular products. With ongoing innovations and technological advancements, prospects for de-materialization look better than ever. But how can investors … [Read more...] about Investing in the circular economy