ESG
Netting to zero
R&M’s Head of ESG explains how the business is turning talk into action following its commitment to achieve net zero carbon emissions.
Read MoreApplying ESG factors to different asset classes
With most DB pensions de-risking and equities becoming a smaller component of assets, people are looking for ways to allocate to other asset classes.
Read MoreWhy ESG is essential for Cash Flow Matching success
River and Mercantile’s fiduciary management portfolios integrate ESG as a core component, aiming to identify the most material ESG considerations for each investment, reduce risks and uncover ESG opportunities.
Read MoreThe gift that keeps on giving: the pivotal role of the Paper & Packaging industry in the transition to a circular economy
An argument that it’s possible to find companies with robust growth drivers and stock-specific fundamentals that are exposed to sustainability driven tailwinds on attractive valuations. You just have to look a bit harder, sometimes in less conventional places.
Read More“The decade of delivery” – the Fiduciary Manager’s role in combatting climate change
A year into what the UN has called the ‘decade of delivery’ for its 17 sustainable development goals, one goal, in particular, stands out: #13 Climate Action.
Read MoreGradually, then suddenly
William Lough explains how the R&M investment process integrates sustainability credentials as part of its fundmental analysis.
Read MoreEngaging with fund managers to deliver better ESG outcomes
Ajeet Manjrekar explains how fiduciary managers can support trustees to meet their regulatory obligations by challenging and influencing underlying fund managers’ ESG behaviour and policies.
Read MoreSustainable dividend income in the UK
As the momentum behind sustainable investing continues to build, there has been some concern about the UK equity market’s reliance on more cyclical industries, which are sometimes heavily involved in carbon-intensive activities. Dan Hanbury, Head of Income and Smaller Companies at River and Mercantile, believes that this situation is changing, with many alternatives for investors to look at and a wealth of opportunities to generate a more sustainable income stream for UK investors going forward.
Read MoreA market-leading approach to ESG within equity
Good ESG is so much more than a box-ticking exercise. A fiduciary manager who integrates ESG into everything they do can really add value, managing risks and driving returns, all whilst supporting positive change.
Read MoreIntegrating ESG risks: Looking beyond the headline number
COVID-19 pushed Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) risks to the backburner for many trustee boards. However, recent regulatory changes have put ESG firmly back on the agenda. This is a positive step forward for the industry as it raises the bar for all participants. But there’s so much more we can do.
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