So much of the mantra surrounding responsible investing lies in the idea that an investor is best served by taking a longer term view. The question is therefore; ‘can better value be delivered that way both for the investor and society. Professor John Kay certainly thinks so. Professor Kay CBE is an …
The argument about whether to veer away from fossil fuel based industries is not just an environmental one. It is also becoming a financial one and the balance is definitely weighing in favour of the more carbon friendly alternatives. In its 2014 report ‘Climate Action and Profitability’ the Carbon Disclosure …
There is a considerable amount of lobbying at the moment regarding dis-investment in fossil fuels. One of the leading lights here is the ‘Guardian’ with their ‘Keep it in the Ground’ campaign. This aims to encourage the world’s two largest charitable foundations, Bill and Melinda Gates and Wellcome Trust …
A couple of years ago Bees came very much into prominence. Why because for the first time Their very existence was being challenged and their incredible value to our environment was highlighted more than ever: It is thought by researchers that bees are responsible for pollinating around 1/3 of the crop production. …
With the forthcoming General Election only months away the headline at the moment is how David Cameron is somehow stifling the democratic process. In particular all we are hearing is how upset Labour, the Lib Dems , and now UKIP are as Cameron is refusing to approve a TV debate unless his terms are met, namely …
A Breakthrough. The Non SRI Market starts to take note with regard tobacco stocks. Over recent months I have seen a number articles from SRI fund managers querying the financial future of tobacco stocks indicating ,perhaps , the start of the real decline in these unwanted commercial giants. However I still sense …
Let’s not be swayed by quick-win language In addition to the Euro-scepticism that has resulted from the recent elections I am also detecting a strong hint of complacency with regards to Decarbonisation , and ultimately sustainability of our planet. In a recent Guardian article (see below) it appears that Energy …
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