Whether it’s the rising number and intensity of hurricanes or floods, forest fires or droughts, it is increasingly untenable to ignore the causes and consequences of climate change.
Since the advent of the industrial era, resources have generally been extracted, used, and then cast aside as waste. This 'take, make and dispose' approach has its limits though.
Urgent action is needed this decade to meet global commitments on climate change. There are compelling long-term opportunities for companies that can actively accelerate the shift to a low carbon economy.
Harnessing the power of innovation can deliver positive outcomes for investors and the environment.
We need to dispel a few myths that could be holding investors back from putting their money to better work.
It would be a shame if its growth was held back by common misconceptions.
Alongside health, education is a key pillar of human capital. After all, the healthier and more educated we are, the more productive we can be.
Alongside access to education and healthcare, the availability of basic financial services is a fundamental ingredient to giving people the means of escaping poverty and leading better lives.
The value of a fund's assets will go down as well as up. This will cause the value of your investment to fall as well as rise and you may get back less than you originally invested.