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The journey to net zero in fixed income
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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
January 4, 2023
Fixed income, Industry views, Responsible investment, Sustainable
Evolution not revolution: how our macro themes evolve
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
December 6, 2022
Industry views, 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
November 14, 2022
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
November 7, 2022
Industry views, Responsible investment, Sector research, Sustainable
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
October 13, 2022
Responsible investment
Forced labour and supply chains
Blog

Forced Labor and Supply Chains

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

Rebecca White, Raphael J. Lewis
October 4, 2022
Industry views, Responsible investment
Responsible investment 2.0: the asset management transition story
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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
October 3, 2022
Industry views, Responsible investment, Sustainable
The social impacts of gaming
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The Social Impacts of Gaming

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

Newton responsible investment team
September 5, 2022
Responsible investment
Keeping the lights switched on
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Keeping the Lights Switched On

Energy security and decarbonization: are they mutually exclusive?

Philip Shucksmith
August 31, 2022
Real Return, Responsible investment, Sustainable
Defence stocks and ESG
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Defense Stocks and ESG

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

Sakshi Bahl
August 22, 2022
Industry views, Responsible investment, 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
August 16, 2022
Real Return, 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
March 17, 2022
Responsible investment, Sustainable
Emerging markets: three drivers of long-term growth
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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
February 9, 2022
Emerging markets & Asia, Responsible investment, 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
November 19, 2021
Responsible investment, Sustainable
Preserve and protect 
Blog

Is Regenerative the New Sustainable?

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

Rebecca White
October 1, 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
September 24, 2021
Responsible investment
Power Plant, Building, Pollution
Blog

The High Price of Global Recovery

Why governments must lead on climate change

Newton responsible investment team
September 15, 2021
Responsible investment, Sustainable
Preserve and protect 
Blog

Why Biodiversity Is an Engagement Priority

We explain why biodiversity matters.

Rebecca White
August 16, 2021
Responsible investment, Sustainable
Climate change: is a just transition possible?
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Climate Change: Is a Just Transition Possible?

Why climate change is not just an environmental issue.

Rebecca White
July 30, 2021
Responsible investment, Sustainable
Pushing back on plastic
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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
July 21, 2021
Responsible investment, Sustainable, Themes
From niche to mainstream
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From Niche to Mainstream

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

Catherine Doyle
June 29, 2021
Fixed income, Responsible investment, Sustainable
At a tipping point
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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
May 28, 2021
Responsible investment, Sustainable
Does ‘ESG’ spell ’embellished shiny grading?’
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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
April 29, 2021
Responsible investment, Sustainable
Earth Day 2021: The Road to Net Zero
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Earth Day 2021: The Road to Net Zero

We assess how the pandemic has sharpened the focus of energy companies on the low-carbon energy transition.

Laura Sheehan
April 22, 2021
Responsible investment, Sustainable
Engaging for a Greener Future
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Engaging for a Greener Future

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

Newton responsible investment team
December 15, 2020
Responsible investment, Sustainable, Themes
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
December 4, 2020
Responsible investment
Fast forward: A journey to the future of investment
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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
November 17, 2020
Responsible investment, Sector research, Sustainable, Themes
Human rights and wrongs
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Human Rights and Wrongs

How investors can address human rights abuses and modern slavery.

Rebecca White
September 4, 2020
Responsible investment
Blog

The Hidden World of Cybersecurity

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

Catherine Doyle
September 2, 2020
Responsible investment, Sector research
Blog

Taxing Times

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

Rebecca White
August 6, 2020
Responsible investment, Sector research
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
August 3, 2020
Responsible investment, Sector research, Sustainable
Doing the right thing: ESG and EMD
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Doing the Right Thing: ESG and EMD

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

Carl Shepherd, Trevor Holder
July 28, 2020
Emerging markets & Asia, Fixed income, Responsible investment, Sector research, Sustainable
Why the global recovery shouldn’t cost the planet
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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
July 14, 2020
Newton philosophy, 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
July 3, 2020
Responsible investment, Sector research, Sustainable
ESG: On the radar of the tech giants
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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
June 30, 2020
Defined contribution, Global equities, Real Return, Responsible investment, Sector research, Sustainable, Themes
Are You Engaged?
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Are You Engaged?

Our new research highlights that individuals care about sustainable investing, with active engagement key to reflecting people’s values.

Julian Lyne
June 8, 2020
Responsible investment, 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
May 26, 2020
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
May 18, 2020
Responsible investment, Sustainable
Burning issues
Blog

A Bridge to a Lower-Carbon World

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

Newton responsible investment team
May 1, 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
March 31, 2020
Industry views, Responsible investment
Diesel drama
Blog

Diesel Drama

Are electric vehicles always greener than diesel cars?

Newton global research team
March 6, 2020
Responsible investment, Sustainable
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
February 28, 2020
Responsible investment
A mood of change
Blog

A Mood of Change

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

Newton responsible investment team
January 21, 2020
Responsible investment
More sprouts, less turkey
Blog

More Sprouts, Less Turkey

How to eat well for the planet and your health.

Newton responsible investment team
January 3, 2020
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
November 27, 2019
Responsible investment, Sector research, Sustainable
Blog

Towards the Light

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

Newton equity opportunities team
October 15, 2019
Macro 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
September 16, 2019
Responsible investment, Sustainable
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
July 16, 2019
Responsible investment, Sustainable
Blog

What Sort of Social Investor Are You?

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

Julian Lyne
June 27, 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
May 20, 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
May 8, 2019
Responsible investment, Sector research, 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
April 11, 2019
Responsible investment, Sector research, 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
April 2, 2019
Responsible investment, Sector research, Sustainable
Blog

Charting the Course

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

Rebecca White
March 21, 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
March 19, 2019
Global income, Responsible investment, Sector research
Blog

Fueling the Future

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

Laura Sheehan
February 22, 2019
Responsible investment, Sector research
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