ESG Investing
Beyond the Paycheck: How Private Equity is Sparking an Ownership Revolution in Japan
KKR is leading a groundbreaking push in Japan to give blue-collar workers equity in portfolio companies, challenging traditional finance models.
Beyond the Buyout: How KKR is Rewriting the Private Equity Playbook in Japan
KKR is spearheading a transformative initiative to bring broad-based employee ownership to Japan, aiming to reshape private equity’s image and boost returns.
ESG vs. National Security: How Fintech is Arming the UK’s Defence Sector
UK defence SMEs, struggling with traditional bank funding due to ESG rules, are turning to fintech for innovative financing to meet surging production demands.
The Multi-Billion Dollar Problem Stuck to Our Sidewalks: An Investor’s Guide to the Sustainable Chewing Gum Revolution
An investor’s look at the eco-gum market, a prime example of ESG disruption in the CPG sector, tackling the multi-billion dollar problem of plastic pollution.
The Trillion-Dollar Deforestation Dilemma: Why Weakening the EU’s New Law is a Financial Catastrophe in the Making
The EU’s anti-deforestation law (EUDR) is facing pressure. Weakening it isn’t just an environmental loss; it’s a major risk for the global economy.
The Trillion-Dollar Takeoff: Why Sustainable Aviation Is The Next Frontier for ESG Investing
Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) is key to decarbonizing air travel, creating a trillion-dollar ESG investing opportunity through new financial markets.
The Point of No Return: Why Climate Tipping Points Are Reshaping Global Finance and Investing
Scientists warn that key climate tipping points have been breached, signaling a new era of systemic risk for the global economy, finance, and investing.
The End of the Single Verdict: Why Glass Lewis’s Pivot Will Reshape Corporate America
Glass Lewis is ending its single benchmark voting recommendations, a major shift that will reshape corporate governance and the role of proxy advisors.
The Balance Sheet’s Blind Spot: Why “Toxic Legacy” Exposes a Multi-Trillion Dollar Risk for Investors
The FT’s “Toxic Legacy” podcast reveals how historical corporate negligence creates massive, unpriced financial risks for today’s investors and the economy.
The Billions That Built the Damp: An Investor’s Post-Mortem on Failed Green Subsidies
Billions in green subsidies led to a housing disaster. A deep dive into the economic fallout, ESG risks, and the fintech solutions that could prevent it.
Dieselgate’s Long Shadow: Why the Latest Emissions Trial is a Crucial Test for Investors and Corporate Governance
The Dieselgate scandal continues with a new trial, serving as a stark reminder for investors of the immense financial risks of poor corporate governance.
The Billion-Pound Green Shadow: When Well-Intentioned Economics Meets Costly Reality
A multi-billion-pound eco-insulation scheme has backfired, creating a crisis. This is a critical lesson in ESG risk, public finance, and economics.