A selection of the major stories impacting ESG investors, in five easy pieces.  The Energy Permitting Reform Act was introduced in the US, while Australia and New Zealand pledged to strengthen their economic and investment ties to advance the climate transition. Across the pond – Despite headwinds largely linked to Republican candidate Trump’s presidential campaign, climate action and policymaking did…

Rob Hayward, Chief Strategy Officer at Principia, explains how asset owners can avoid investing in companies at risk of ethical failure by focusing on human culture and capabilities.  In recent years, investors have invested significant time, attention, and resources towards building a more sophisticated approach to the identification and management of ESG-related risks and opportunities.  As companies have become more…

Dan Patton, Vice President of the Content Delivery Network at Ateme, delves into technological innovations underway to advance decarbonisation efforts. In the digital age, video processing and streaming have become integral components of everyday life. From entertainment to education, the demand for high-quality video content is skyrocketing. However, video streaming is a data-intensive activity that requires large amounts of information…

Willy Carlsen, Research Analyst for the World Resources Institute Climate Programme’s Industrial Innovation and Carbon Dioxide Removal team, reflects on technological innovations reducing the industry’s carbon footprint.  New innovations are yielding promising technological solutions for cement production, which has historically been considered one of the most challenging of the heavy industrial sectors to decarbonise.  As a key ingredient in concrete,…