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Voluntary carbon markets and carbon offsetting: what investors should know

We outline the importance of carbon offset markets, why they need to be improved, and related investment considerations.

Amit Khandelwal
19 May 2023
Responsible investment, Sustainable
Sovereign sustainability
Article

Assessing the sustainability of sovereign bonds

Why we believe our sovereign sustainability process is a key differentiator.

12 May 2023
Fixed income, Sustainable
Blog

Biodiversity: data and impact measurement

We discuss the role of data in biodiversity and the complexity of measuring impact.

Rebecca White, Niall Brennan
26 April 2023
Responsible investment, Sustainable
Net Zero: Getting Back to Basics
Article

Net zero: getting back to basics

What is meant by ‘net zero’, and what can asset managers do about it?

24 April 2023
Responsible investment, Sustainable, Themes
Blog

Why biodiversity matters to investors

We explore the investment implications and financial materiality of biodiversity.

Rebecca White, Therese Niklasson
04 April 2023
Responsible investment, Sustainable
Blog

Net-zero survey findings

What do individuals know and think about net zero, and what are the implications for investors?

Therese Niklasson
28 March 2023
Responsible investment, Sustainable, Themes
Advertisement, Adult, Female
Audio

Investigative research: how we do it and why it matters

Find out how we apply investigative skills to our investment process.

21 March 2023
Responsible investment, Sector research, Sustainable
Analysis: Key trends informing our ESG research in 2023
Blog

Analysis: Key trends informing our ESG research in 2023

We outline six key ESG-related areas of focus that our responsible investment team believe are important.

Ragi Khimasia
16 March 2023
Responsible investment, Sustainable
Blog

Utilities and the regulatory arms race  

The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) has incited a clean-energy arms race among utilities regulators across the globe.

James A Lydotes
03 March 2023
Global equities, Industry views, Sector research, Sustainable
Sustainable Global Equity
Blog

Biodiversity’s role in securing a sustainable future

Why the financial industry has a key role to play in supporting and enhancing biodiversity

Therese Niklasson
27 February 2023
Responsible investment, Sector research, Sustainable
The Geopolitics of Agriculture and Food
Blog

The food industry: what’s on the menu for 2023?

How a focus on innovation and technology could help drive food sector returns in 2023.

Karen Miki Behr
14 February 2023
Multi-asset, Sector research, Sustainable, Themes
Blog

Retake on Double Take: Climate adaptation

We investigate how investing in climate adaptation could help protect our planet’s future.

Jack Encarnacao, Raphael J. Lewis
07 February 2023
Industry views, Sector research, Sustainable, Themes
Finding opportunities for positive change and sustainable growth in emerging markets
Blog

Making sense of divergent third-party ESG data ratings

ESG ratings play an important role in asset management, but we believe their application needs to be better…

Alexander Parkinson
31 January 2023
Responsible investment, Sector research, Sustainable
Investing in climate adaptation
Audio

Investing in climate adaptation

How could scalable technology help mitigate the impacts of climate change?

26 January 2023
Industry views, Sector research, Sustainable
Adapting to Climate Change
Audio

Adapting to climate change

Why should we be concerned about investing in climate crisis adaption today?

25 January 2023
Industry views, Sector research, Sustainable
Episode 1: The New China Trade Reality
Blog

Emerging-market equities: finally time to shine?

After a prolonged period of relative underperformance, could emerging-market equities be set for a renaissance?

Ian Smith
25 January 2023
Emerging markets & Asia, Responsible investment, Sector research, Sustainable
Blog

What does net zero mean for portfolios?

We discuss how we are navigating net zero in our portfolios to achieve real-world decarbonisation.

James A Lydotes, Philip Shucksmith
17 January 2023
Global equities, Real Return, Sustainable
The journey to net zero in fixed income
Blog

The journey to net zero in fixed income

Bond investors can play a pivotal role in moving the planet to a lower-carbon way of life.

Scott Freedman
04 January 2023
Fixed income, Sustainable
Blog

Global bond outlook: how far can the rally go?

How far can the bond rally go?

Paul Brain
04 January 2023
Fixed income, Macro views, Sustainable
Finding opportunities for positive change and sustainable growth in emerging markets
Article

Finding opportunities for positive change and sustainable growth in emerging markets

How we seek out exciting and sustainable growth stories in emerging markets.

30 December 2022
Emerging markets & Asia, Responsible investment, Sustainable
Diversifying the protein portfolio
Article

Diversifying the protein portfolio

We discuss our collaborative engagements on plant-based and alternative proteins.

21 November 2022
Responsible investment, Sustainable
Why the global recovery shouldn’t cost the planet
Blog

Quality over quantity: making sustainable engagements count

Why we believe effective sustainable engagement requires a truly holistic approach and a focus on quality over quantity.

Jennifer Law
17 November 2022
Newton philosophy, Responsible investment, Sustainable
Symbol, Road Sign, Sign
Blog

Leadership and sustainability: are they mutually exclusive?

How do we balance our role as stewards of our clients’ money with our obligations as sustainable investors?

Mitesh Sheth
14 November 2022
Industry views, Newton philosophy, Responsible investment, Sustainable
2021: better income outcomes?
Blog

COP27: What do we want and what might we get?

We explain what we would like to see from the participants at this year’s climate-change event in Egypt.

Newton responsible investment team
07 November 2022
Industry views, Responsible investment, Sector research, Sustainable, Themes
Responsible investment 2.0: the asset management transition story
Blog

Responsible investment 2.0: the asset management transition story

Why we believe the financial industry needs its own transition as it seeks to help companies become sustainable.

Therese Niklasson
03 October 2022
Industry views, Responsible investment, Sustainable
Keeping the lights switched on
Blog

Keeping the lights switched on

Energy security and decarbonisation: are they mutually exclusive?

Philip Shucksmith
12 August 2022
Real Return, Responsible investment, Sustainable
How is Newton aiming to achieve net-zero carbon emissions?
Audio

How is Newton aiming to reach net-zero carbon emissions?

Why Newton is focused on the Science Based Targets initiative in the drive to achieve net zero

29 July 2022
Responsible investment, Sector research, Sustainable
Defence stocks and ESG
Blog

Defence stocks and ESG

We outline the key ESG issues related to defence and how we integrate these in our investment approach.

Sakshi Bahl
28 July 2022
Industry views, Responsible investment, Sustainable
The China policy assault
Blog

Cracking the China conundrum

How can investors get comfortable with corporate governance in China and broader emerging markets?

Ian Smith
27 July 2022
Emerging markets & Asia, Sustainable
Vertical farming: a growing opportunity
Blog

Vertical farming: a growing opportunity

We share our key learnings from a recent visit to a vertical farm.

Philip Shucksmith
21 July 2022
Real Return, Responsible investment, Sustainable
COP26: an inconvenient truth
Blog

Finding net zero

We analyse the steps we believe will be necessary to collectively achieve net-zero global carbon emissions.

Newton responsible investment team
13 June 2022
Responsible investment, Sustainable
Defining our approach to net zero
Article

Defining our approach to net zero

We set out our approach to tackling carbon emissions.

08 June 2022
Emerging markets & Asia, Newton philosophy, Responsible investment, Sustainable
Conscious capitalism
Article

Conscious capitalism

Do ethical business and profit generation need to be treated as trade-offs in emerging markets?

27 May 2022
Emerging markets & Asia, Responsible investment, Sector research, Sustainable
Fuelling the energy transition
Article

Fuelling the energy transition

What is needed in emerging markets to hit carbon-reduction targets?

27 May 2022
Emerging markets & Asia, Responsible investment, Sector research, Sustainable
Solar energy: a Chinese growth opportunity
Article

Solar energy: a Chinese growth opportunity

Does China’s drive to achieve net-zero represent a growth opportunity in renewable energy?

27 May 2022
Emerging markets & Asia, Responsible investment, Sector research, Sustainable
Retake on Double Take: A Nuclear Renaissance?
Blog

Retake on Double Take: A nuclear renaissance?

We discuss the potential of nuclear energy and how it may fit into the global energy transition.

Raphael J. Lewis, Jack Encarnacao
26 May 2022
Industry views, Macro views, Sector research, Sustainable
India and net zero: the path ahead
Video

India and net zero: the path ahead

How is India tackling climate change?

10 May 2022
Emerging markets & Asia, Global equities, Responsible investment, Sector research, Sustainable
Sustainable bonds: a year of regulatory growth?
Blog

Sustainable bonds: a year of regulatory growth?

We highlight some trends that we believe will influence the sustainable fixed-income market in 2022.

Scott Freedman
16 March 2022
Fixed income, Responsible investment, Sustainable
Why sustainability matters in emerging markets
Article

Why sustainability matters in emerging markets

We explain why we believe an active, sustainable approach serves investors best in emerging markets.

09 March 2022
Emerging markets & Asia, Sustainable
ESG and data: the need for consistency
Blog

ESG and data: the need for consistency

We assess the need for global consistency and guidelines on sustainable investment.

Newton responsible investment team
04 March 2022
Responsible investment, Sustainable
Emerging markets: three drivers of long-term growth
Blog

Emerging markets: three drivers of long-term growth

We discuss three key drivers of sustainable growth in emerging markets and the importance of strong corporate governance.

Ian Smith
09 February 2022
Emerging markets & Asia, Sustainable
Emerging giants: Can India emulate China's recent growth?
Audio

China and India: taking a sustainable approach

We discuss the importance of thematic and sustainability considerations when investing in emerging markets.

04 January 2022
Emerging markets & Asia, Global equities, Macro views, Responsible investment, Sector research, Sustainable
Engaging for healthy markets
Blog

Engaging for healthy markets

We discuss the benefits of collaborative engagement to reduce the social health impacts of the global food system.

Rebecca White
17 November 2021
Responsible investment, Sustainable
COP26: an inconvenient truth
Blog

COP26: an inconvenient truth

We explore the realities of carbon emissions and how emerging markets are key to achieving net zero.

Ian Smith
16 November 2021
Emerging markets & Asia, Sustainable
Net zero: our approach
Blog

Net zero: our approach

With the focus on climate change heating up, we outline our efforts on the journey to net zero.

Newton responsible investment team
21 October 2021
Responsible investment, Sustainable
Preserve and protect 
Blog

Is regenerative the new sustainable?

We discuss how regenerative agricultural practices go beyond ‘sustainable’.

Rebecca White
01 October 2021
Responsible investment, Sustainable
The rocky road to net zero
Blog

The high price of global recovery

We discuss why governments must lead against the stark realities of climate change in the post-Covid recovery.

Newton responsible investment team
09 September 2021
Responsible investment, Sustainable
Investment Matters
Audio

How will we get to net zero? Part III

How can we avert a future climate catastrophe?

07 September 2021
Newton philosophy, Responsible investment, Sustainable
Preserve and protect 
Blog

Why biodiversity is an engagement priority

We explain why biodiversity matters.

Rebecca White
16 August 2021
Responsible investment, Sustainable
Investment Matters
Audio

How will we get to net zero? Part II

Why cooperation on reducing carbon emissions must be truly global.

03 August 2021
Industry views, Responsible investment, Sector research, Sustainable
Climate change: is a just transition possible?
Blog

Climate change: is a just transition possible?

Why climate change is not just an environmental issue.

Rebecca White
30 July 2021
Responsible investment, Sustainable
Pushing back on plastic
Blog

Pushing back on plastic

As Plastic Free July continues, we assess opportunities around reducing the environmental impact of plastic and packaging waste.

Newton global research team
21 July 2021
Responsible investment, Sustainable
Investment Matters
Audio

How will we get to net zero? Part I

Tackling climate change: How did we get here?

16 July 2021
Industry views, Macro views, Responsible investment, Sector research, Sustainable
From niche to mainstream
Blog

From niche to mainstream

How sustainable fixed-income investing is growing in prominence, and why an active approach makes sense.

Catherine Doyle
29 June 2021
Fixed income, Responsible investment, Sustainable
Nature, Outdoors, Field
Blog

Feeding a sustainable future

We explain why and how we are engaging with companies and partners to improve the global food-supply chain.

Rebecca White
09 June 2021
Sustainable
At a tipping point
Blog

At a tipping point?

Why the social element of ESG could soon be receiving the same level of scrutiny as environmental factors.

Newton responsible investment team
28 May 2021
Responsible investment, Sustainable
Does ‘ESG’ spell ’embellished shiny grading?’
Blog

Does ‘ESG’ spell ’embellished shiny grading?’

The hyper focus on sustainable investing is reminiscent of previous bubbles, specifically the dot.com boom and bust.

Newton responsible investment team
27 April 2021
Responsible investment, Sustainable
Investment Matters - Episode 10
Audio

Bonds: Spotlight on sustainable fixed income

Where are the best opportunities for sustainable-bond investors?

21 April 2021
Fixed income, Sector research, Sustainable
Growing the sustainable pie the right way
Blog

Growing the sustainable pie the right way

Key trends that will help to shape the growth of the sustainable fixed-income market in 2021 and beyond.

Scott Freedman
11 January 2021
Fixed income, Responsible investment, Sustainable
Sustainable Global Equity Strategy
Blog

Engaging for a greener future

Why engagement is an effective way to support the energy sector’s transition to a lower-carbon future.

Newton responsible investment team
15 December 2020
Responsible investment, Sector research, Sustainable
Fast forward: A journey to the future of investment
Blog

Tomorrow’s world: fast forward to a sustainable future

We examine how the pandemic might pave the way to a more sustainable future.

Newton responsible investment team
16 November 2020
Responsible investment, Sector research, Sustainable, Themes
Beyond the pandemic - Podcast
Audio

Beyond the pandemic: the bonds perspective: Part II

The outlook for inflation, and a focus on sustainable fixed-incoming investing.

27 October 2020
Fixed income, Macro views, Responsible investment, Sector research, Sustainable
Engine, Machine, Motor
Blog

Powering up: Covid-19 and renewables

We assess the main drivers of an increase in renewables within the energy mix during the spring lockdowns.

Newton global research team
26 October 2020
Responsible investment, Sustainable, Themes
Investment Matters - Podcast
Audio

Beyond the pandemic: the bonds perspective

How the monetary and fiscal response to Covid-19 is reshaping bond markets.

21 October 2020
Fixed income, Macro views, Responsible investment, Sector research, Sustainable
Coal, Covid-19 and the rise of renewables
Blog

Coal, Covid-19 and the rise of renewables

What legacy will the dwindling use of coal leave for the energy industry and investors in renewables?

Paul Flood
11 August 2020
Multi-asset, Sector research, Sustainable
Blog

PRI ratings: Newton’s 2020 grades

How has Newton fared in the latest United Nations Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) annual assessment ratings?

Rebecca White
05 August 2020
Newton philosophy, Responsible investment, Sector research, Sustainable
Blog

The danger of ‘SDG washing’

Despite good words and intentions, corporate and government support for the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals is falling behind.

Newton responsible investment team
03 August 2020
Responsible investment, Sector research, Sustainable
Why the global recovery shouldn’t cost the planet
Blog

Why the global recovery shouldn’t cost the planet

We assess the potential for a more sustainable recovery from the latest global crisis.

Newton responsible investment team
14 July 2020
Responsible investment, Sustainable
Engaging for a Greener Future
Blog

Covid-19: Winning the peace

How the pandemic could help pave the way to a more sustainable future.

Newton responsible investment team
03 July 2020
Responsible investment, Sector research, Sustainable
ESG: On the radar of the tech giants
Blog

ESG: On the radar of the tech giants

As the world slowly emerges from the pandemic, we assess the technology sector’s shifting attitudes to ESG issues

Catherine Doyle
25 June 2020
Global equities, Real Return, Sector research, Sustainable
Taking Action on the Implications of Climate Change
Blog

Fossil fuels: Survival of the adaptors

We assess the prospects for oil & gas companies as they seek to navigate the energy transition.

Newton responsible investment team
26 May 2020
Newton philosophy, Responsible investment, Sector research, Sustainable, Themes
Tough gig
Blog

Covid-19: A tough gig

The pandemic is shining a spotlight on the treatment of those undertaking low-paid, flexible work.

Rebecca White
15 May 2020
Responsible investment, Sustainable
Blog

Our TCFD commitment

Our new report explains how we are preparing for the risks and opportunities presented by climate change.

Hanneke Smits
13 May 2020
Responsible investment, Sustainable
2019 Charity Investment Survey
Blog

A bridge to a lower-carbon future

We assess the role that carbon offsetting can play within the transition to a lower-carbon world.

Newton responsible investment team
01 May 2020
Responsible investment, Sector research, Sustainable
Blog

Oil dividends: Losing energy?

We examine how the pandemic may affect oil company dividends and the transition to a greener world.

Newton global research team
28 April 2020
Responsible investment, Sector research, Sustainable
A mood of change
Blog

A mood of change

We explain why companies need to reappraise their purpose in a rapidly changing world.

Newton responsible investment team
20 January 2020
Responsible investment, Sustainable
Planting the seeds
Blog

Planting the seeds for sustainable agriculture

What did our visit to an underground farm teach us about agricultural innovations?

Rebecca White
27 November 2019
Responsible investment, Sector research, Sustainable, Themes
Diesel drama
Blog

Diesel drama

Are electric vehicles always greener than diesel cars?

Newton global research team
15 October 2019
Responsible investment, Sustainable, Themes
Blog

Towards the light

Emerging-market governments and companies are attaching increasing importance to environmental, social and governance considerations.

Newton equity opportunities team
14 October 2019
Emerging markets & Asia, Responsible investment, Sustainable
Blog

A just transition?

Our candid thoughts from the 2019 PRI in Person conference.

Rebecca White
19 September 2019
Industry views, Responsible investment, Sustainable
Blog

From shareholder to stakeholder

Why we believe a pledge from an influential US business group is a positive step for sustainable investors.

Rebecca White
10 September 2019
Responsible investment, Sustainable
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