The tight labour market demonstrates how ESG-related policies such as diversity and inclusion impact “real-world” business functions. Regnan’s ALISON EWINGS explains Tight labour markets make it hard to hire Refocusing…

Economics rather than environmentalism can explain much of the global renewables boom, says Regnan’s head of research, Alison George. Pollution, consumer preferences driving shift to renewables Economics are clear: renewables…

The number of “impact bonds” more than doubled in 2021, but demand is still outstripping supply, says Pendal portfolio manager George Bishay in this fast podcast. Impact bonds provide a…

There are plenty of so-called ‘climate-aware’ companies to invest in — some 60 per cent of the ASX300 (by market cap) now have net zero commitments. But how do you…

Investors can expect green innovation to accelerate after the COP26 climate change conference because more countries are seeing that it makes good economic sense, says Regnan’s Maxime Le Floch in…

Fixed interest funds dedicated to impact investing can delivering strong performance while also making the community a better place, says Pendal senior credit analyst TERRY YUAN Returns in impact credit…

Most of Earth’s global CO2 emissions are now covered by net zero targets, which means big new markets are forming. Regnan impact investment analyst MAXIME LE FLOCH explains Listen to…

Trade restrictions on Chinese cotton due to human rights concerns demonstrate how modern slavery issues directly affect investors. Regnan’s ALISON EWINGS explains THE price of cotton is near a decade…

There’ll be a lot of talk at this month’s climate change conference in Glasgow. Pendal’s MURRAY ACKMAN explains what Australian investors should pay attention to IN TWO WEEKS world leaders…

Shareholder-initiated resolutions will be a standout feature of this year’s AGMs as investors step up activism on ESG issues such as climate change and executive pay, says Regnan’s Susheela Peres…