Investors push for climate action, nature protection, and social responsibility as the anti-ESG pushback fails to turn the tide.    The 2024 proxy season has shed light on the growing number of complexities and challenges facing investors as they navigate the shifting ESG landscape, according to the UN-convened Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI).  In a webinar this week, the PRI drew…

A major overhaul of the UK’s planning (zoning) system was unveiled on 30 July.  This is aimed at tackling the UK’s chronic housing shortage, as well as the challenge of net zero.  The lack of affordable housing in the south-east of England, for example, means that average house prices there are ten times the average wage.  At the same time,…

A major overhaul of the UK’s planning (zoning) system was unveiled on 30 July.  This is aimed at tackling the UK’s chronic housing shortage, as well as the challenge of net zero.  The lack of affordable housing in the south-east of England, for example, means that average house prices there are ten times the average wage.  At the same time,…

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…