Sustainability investments are no longer just about environmental responsibility – they’re a critical financial strategy. However, proving the financial return on these investments can be difficult without the right tools.

Many businesses recognise the importance of sustainable infrastructure, but proving its financial value remains a significant challenge. While decision-makers might support sustainability in principle, securing financial buy-in often requires addressing common objections related to cost, measurement difficulties, and perceived misalignment with business goals.

Sustainability reporting is evolving. As businesses face growing pressure to report on their social and community impact alongside environmental metrics, many struggle with data collection, compliance, and analysis. That’s where Rio comes in.

Sustainability reporting is evolving. As businesses face growing pressure to report on their social and community impact alongside environmental metrics, many struggle with data collection, compliance, and analysis. That’s where Rio comes in.

When world leaders agreed to a net-zero target by 2050 under the Paris Agreement, it seemed there was a broad consensus on protecting the planet. However, the reality of implementing these commitments has been one of divergence, resulting in red tape that risks suffocating the transition it was designed to support. Now, green finance is at a crossroads. Regulatory landscapes…

Micromanagement precedent may make it more challenging for investors to file resolutions in future proxy seasons. The US Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) sceptical stance on shareholder rights has manifested in more than a dozen lobbying proposals being excluded from upcoming proxy meetings. In Q4 2024, the SEC approved industrial gases company Air Products and Chemicals’ exclusion of a shareholder…

Micromanagement precedent may make it more challenging for investors to file resolutions in future proxy seasons. The US Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) sceptical stance on shareholder rights has manifested in more than a dozen lobbying proposals being excluded from upcoming proxy meetings. In Q4 2024, the SEC approved industrial gases company Air Products and Chemicals’ exclusion of a shareholder…

Fragmentation in stewardship approaches and misalignment between asset owners and managers are creating inconsistencies in engagement and voting strategies, according to the latest report published by Pensions for Purpose.  Sponsored by Robeco and in partnership with Border to Coast, IGG and TPT Investment Management, the report – Systemic stewardship – challenges & strategies for change – identifies an inconsistency in…

Fragmentation in stewardship approaches and misalignment between asset owners and managers are creating inconsistencies in engagement and voting strategies, according to the latest report published by Pensions for Purpose.  Sponsored by Robeco and in partnership with Border to Coast, IGG and TPT Investment Management, the report – Systemic stewardship – challenges & strategies for change – identifies an inconsistency in…

Fragmentation in stewardship approaches and misalignment between asset owners and managers are creating inconsistencies in engagement and voting strategies, according to the latest report published by Pensions for Purpose.  Sponsored by Robeco and in partnership with Border to Coast, IGG and TPT Investment Management, the report – Systemic stewardship – challenges & strategies for change – identifies an inconsistency in…