responsible investment

The industry takes on the challenge.

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

We examine the value of taking a gender-lens approach to economic and investment decision-making.

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

Newton's approach to responsible investing is founded on protecting and enhancing the value of its clients' holdings.

We investigate how a US forced-labour law targeting China is affecting US supply chains.

We explore the investment implications and financial materiality of biodiversity.

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

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

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

We explain how DC investors can play their part in helping to achieve net-zero global carbon emissions.

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

We outline how we are engaging with companies to improve nutritional content and access to food.

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

How is a US forced labour law aimed at China causing a logjam of goods in US ports?

We work with companies to better understand their exposure to physical risks.

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

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

Newton's approach to responsible investing is founded on protecting and enhancing the value of its clients' holdings.

Why we believe emerging markets offer the most exciting backdrop for sustainable investing in the world today.

Why we believe nutrition and health should be key considerations for investors.

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

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

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

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

Newton's approach to responsible investing is founded on protecting and enhancing the value of its clients' holdings.

We discuss several of the key social impacts of social media, and why they matter to investors.

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

What is the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act and what does it mean for investors?

Rebecca White outlines the investment implications of the future of work.

We explore the key investment risks and opportunities associated with the gaming industry.

Energy security and decarbonisation: are they mutually exclusive?

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

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

Newton's approach to responsible investing is founded on protecting and enhancing the value of its clients' holdings.

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

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

Defining Newton's approach to driving down carbon emissions.

A short look at our engagement and voting policy.

How is India tackling climate change?

Newton's approach to responsible investing is founded on protecting and enhancing the value of its clients' holdings.

In our latest Double Take podcast, we explore nuclear power and its potential as a clean energy alternative.

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

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

Newton's approach to responsible investing is founded on protecting and enhancing the value of its clients' holdings.

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

Can India emulate China's recent growth?

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

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

Newton's approach to responsible investing is founded on protecting and enhancing the value of its clients' holdings.

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

With, as yet, no definitive evidence that greater diversity leads to improved financial performance, we outline our approach.

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

How can we avert a future climate catastrophe?

We explain why biodiversity matters.

Why cooperation on reducing carbon emissions must be truly global.

Why climate change is not just an environmental issue.

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

Tackling climate change: How did we get here?

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

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

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

Newton's approach to responsible investing is founded on protecting and enhancing the value of its clients' holdings.

Rebecca White discusses how we engage with companies on diversity and inclusion.

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

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

As demand for plant-based meat grows, we consider the health and investment implications.

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

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

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

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

Why we believe a further reduction in the DC charge cap would be detrimental to members’ outcomes.

How investors can address human rights abuses and modern slavery.

As cybersecurity threats continue to rise, ESG-focused investors should take note.

Corporate taxation practices are attracting growing scrutiny. What are the investment implications?

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

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

We analyse the importance of sound governance and disciplined ESG analysis when selecting emerging-market government bonds.

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

How is the pandemic changing global trends?

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

How will Covid-19 shape the post-pandemic investment landscape?

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

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

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

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

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

We give you the lowdown on the most pressing ESG concerns during this pandemic.

Banks face pressure to stop financing fossil-fuel companies.

Child obesity is an endemic problem, what can investors do?

How to eat well for the planet and your health.

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

Are electric vehicles always greener than diesel cars?

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

Our candid thoughts from the 2019 PRI in Person conference.

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

How has the PRI rated our responsible investment policies and practices in 2019?

Here’s what we’ve learned in the first year of stepping up our diversity engagement work with companies.

As cobalt becomes more ubiquitous, how can we make sure that vulnerable miners are being protected?

How to address latent (and untapped) demand for responsible investment.