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responsible investment

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
Responsible investment quarterly report
Article

Responsible investment report - Q4 2022

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

19 January 2023
Responsible investment
Finding opportunities for positive change and sustainable growth in emerging markets
Article

Finding opportunities for positive change and sustainable growth in emerging markets

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

06 December 2022
Emerging markets & Asia, Responsible investment
Nutrition and health: what are the investment implications?
Article

Nutrition and health: what are the investment implications?

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

30 November 2022
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
Amazon case study
Article

Amazon employees: are worker-related issues at a tipping point?

With the treatment of Amazon employees under intense scrutiny, we assess the facts and outline our engagement approach.

10 November 2022
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 quarterly report
Article

Responsible investment report - Q3 2022

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

21 October 2022
Responsible investment
Pc, Computer, Electronics
Blog

The negative effects of social media: an ESG perspective

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

Newton responsible investment team
11 October 2022
Responsible investment
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
Forced labour and supply chains
Blog

Forced labour and supply chains

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

Rebecca White, Raphael J. Lewis
29 September 2022
Industry views, Responsible investment
The Future of Work
Article

The future of work

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

26 August 2022
Responsible investment
Exploring sustainable innovation with Iceland
Article

Influencing sustainable innovation at Iceland

Our fixed income team engaged with the retailer to discuss palm oil, greenwashing and more.

24 August 2022
Fixed income, Responsible investment, Sustainable
The social impacts of gaming
Blog

The social impacts of gaming

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

Newton responsible investment team
19 August 2022
Responsible investment
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
Responsible investment quarterly report
Article

Responsible investment report - Q2 2022

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

27 July 2022
Responsible investment
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

Defining Newton's approach to driving down carbon emissions.

08 June 2022
Defined contribution, Emerging markets & Asia, Newton philosophy, Responsible investment, Sustainable
Diversity engagement and voting policy
Article

Newton’s diversity engagement and voting policy

A short look at our engagement and voting policy.

06 June 2022
Defined contribution, Responsible investment
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
Responsible investment quarterly report
Article

Responsible investment report - Q1 2022

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

21 April 2022
Responsible investment
A nuclear renaissance?
Audio

A nuclear renaissance?

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

21 April 2022
Industry views, Macro views, Responsible investment, Sector research
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
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
Responsible investment quarterly report
Article

Responsible investment report - Q4 2021

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

28 January 2022
Responsible investment
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
Emerging giants: Can India emulate China's recent growth?
Audio

Emerging giants: Can India emulate China's recent growth?

Can India emulate China's recent growth?

15 December 2021
Emerging markets & Asia, Macro views, Responsible investment, Sector research
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
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
Responsible investment quarterly report
Article

Responsible investment report – Q3 2021

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

20 October 2021
Responsible investment
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
Diversity engagement and voting policy
Blog

Why diversity, equity and inclusion matter

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

Rebecca White
24 September 2021
Responsible investment
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
Responsible investment quarterly report
Article

Responsible investment report – Q2 2021

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

15 July 2021
Responsible investment
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
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
Responsible investment quarterly report
Article

Responsible investment report – Q1 2021

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

21 April 2021
Responsible investment
Diversity engagement and voting policy
Blog

Responsible investing: the diversity dividend

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

Rebecca White
19 March 2021
Responsible investment
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
Food, Burger, Plant
Blog

Responsible investing and plant-based meat substitutes

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

Rebecca White
04 December 2020
Responsible investment
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
Blog

Capping more than costs?

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

Catherine Doyle
16 September 2020
Defined contribution, Industry views, Real Return, Responsible investment
Human rights and wrongs
Blog

Human rights and wrongs

How investors can address human rights abuses and modern slavery.

Rebecca White
04 September 2020
Responsible investment
Blog

The hidden world of cybersecurity

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

Catherine Doyle
02 September 2020
Responsible investment, Sector research
Blog

Taxing times

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

Rebecca White
06 August 2020
Responsible investment, Sector research
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
Doing the right thing: ESG and EMD
Blog

Doing the right thing: ESG and EMD

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

Carl Shepherd, Trevor Holder
27 July 2020
Emerging markets & Asia, Fixed income, Responsible investment, Sector research
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
Podcast: Looking through the pandemic episode-1
Audio

Looking through the pandemic: Part II

How is the pandemic changing global trends?

08 July 2020
Macro views, Responsible investment, Sector research, 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
Podcast: Looking through the pandemic episode-1
Audio

Looking through the pandemic: Part I

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

24 June 2020
Macro views, Responsible investment, 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.

Laura Sheehan
28 April 2020
Responsible investment, Sector research, Sustainable
Being an engaged investor
Blog

Being an engaged investor in the time of Covid-19

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

Newton responsible investment team
30 March 2020
Industry views, Responsible investment
Climate change and banks
Blog

Climate change and banks: clear and present danger?

Banks face pressure to stop financing fossil-fuel companies.

Newton responsible investment team
26 February 2020
Responsible investment
Life is sweet, unfortunately
Blog

Life is sweet, unfortunately

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

Newton responsible investment team
23 January 2020
Responsible investment, Themes
More sprouts, less turkey
Blog

More sprouts, less turkey

How to eat well for the planet and your health.

Newton responsible investment team
23 December 2019
Responsible investment, Sustainable, Themes
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
Responsible and sustainable insights
Blog

Making the grade

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

Rebecca White
14 August 2019
Responsible investment
Blog

One year on: diversity voting and engagement

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

Newton responsible investment team
12 August 2019
Responsible investment
Blog

Keeping the cobalt cowboys at bay

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

Newton responsible investment team
15 July 2019
Responsible investment, Sustainable
Blog

What sort of social investor are you?

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

Julian Lyne
25 June 2019
Responsible investment, Sustainable
Blog

Sovereign scruples

What are the ESG risks surrounding sovereign bonds?

Trevor Holder
19 June 2019
Fixed income, Responsible investment
Social investment
Video

Social investment: matching strategies to investors’ goals

Julian Lyne talks to Oxford Risk’s Greg Davies about recent research looking at individuals’ attitudes to responsible investing.

11 June 2019
Responsible investment, Sustainable
Blog

The good in going green

Discussions around sustainability often involve exclusion – but what are the positive opportunities in sustainable investment?

Philip Shucksmith
20 May 2019
Responsible investment, Sustainable
Blog

All that glitters

Gold can be an enticing investment – but is it suitable for sustainable strategies?

Newton responsible investment team
03 May 2019
Responsible investment, Sustainable
Social Investment: Matching Strategies to Investors' Goals
Article

Social investment: matching strategies to investors' goals

What new research reveals about engaging potential investors in social investment.

16 April 2019
Responsible investment, Sustainable
Blog

Keep palm and carry on?

Why you should look past the online outrage directed at the world’s most consumed vegetable oil

Newton responsible investment team
05 April 2019
Responsible investment, Sustainable
Sustainability
Blog

Sustainability is the new black

Consumers increasingly want products that stand for something, but how can companies balance purpose and profit?

Newton responsible investment team
29 March 2019
Responsible investment, Sector research, Sustainable, Themes
Blog

Charting the course

What are the investment implications of the World Bank’s key charts of 2018?

Rebecca White
20 March 2019
Macro views, Responsible investment
Blog

A not-so-model industry

The fashion industry is facing growing pressure to clean up its sustainability act.

Newton responsible investment team
08 March 2019
Global income, Responsible investment, Sector research
Blog

Fuelling the future

In uncertain political times, how can governments and the oil industry manage the economics of reducing emissions?

Laura Sheehan
22 February 2019
Responsible investment, Sector research
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