New expectations, metrics and rules are making differences between European asset owners and US-based managers harder to ignore.   The value of stewardship to asset owners has become increasingly apparent over the past half-decade, driven partly by a desire to move beyond ‘paper decarbonisation’ of their portfolios. But recent shifts in expectation and regulation – not to mention assets –…

The transition to renewable energy is essential in combating climate change, but it is neither simple nor without consequences. While many assume that reaching a critical tipping point will trigger a seamless shift to renewables, this belief overlooks the substantial environmental, social, and governance (ESG) challenges embedded in this transition.  This is because setting up and maintaining renewable infrastructure demands…

The global food system is undergoing transformative change driven by health-conscious consumers, climate adaptation and technological advancements.   Key trends include the shift away from processed foods, the rise of AI and automation in agriculture, and growing investments in cold storage and logistics to combat food waste. Investors focusing on sustainable supply chains, biotechnology innovations and climate-resilient practices are well-positioned…

Private debt asset management firm, Arcmont Asset Management – an investment affiliate of Nuveen – has launched an Impact Lending strategy with €475m in funding from APG and TIAA. The strategy aims to provide debt financing to companies whose products and services seek to address critical environmental and social challenges across four key themes: climate, health, education and sustainable economic…

As sustainability moves to the forefront of global business priorities, Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) are increasingly being scrutinised for their environmental impact. No longer is sustainability merely a “nice to have”; it has become a fundamental requirement for success, both in terms of long-term project outcomes and public perception. Yet, many companies face significant challenges when it comes to implementing sustainable…

As sustainability moves to the forefront of global business priorities, Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) are increasingly being scrutinised for their environmental impact. No longer is sustainability merely a “nice to have”; it has become a fundamental requirement for success, both in terms of long-term project outcomes and public perception. Yet, many companies face significant challenges when it comes to implementing sustainable…

Independent think tank Green Alliance has called on the government to set a timeline for mandatory nature risk reporting by companies to make the impact UK businesses have on nature, the extent of their dependence on it and the nature-related risks they face visible for the first time.  As well as holding businesses accountable, Green Alliance’s latest report – The…