ESG Investing
The £260m Paradox: Why UK Water Customers Are Getting a Refund While Bills Are Set to Soar
Water companies must refund £260m for poor performance, yet bills are set to rise. We analyse this financial paradox for consumers, investors, and the economy.
Beyond Greenwashing: The Financial Blueprint for True 24/7 Decarbonisation
True 24/7 decarbonisation requires moving beyond carbon credits to fundamentally re-engineer data centers, turning waste heat into a valuable financial asset.
Beyond the Ban: Why the ASA’s Crackdown on Gambling Ads is a Red Flag for Investors
The UK’s ban on gambling ads with sports icons is more than a headline; it’s a major red flag for investors concerning regulatory risk and ESG factors.
Beyond the Headlines: How New Sewage Spill Fines Are Reshaping the Investment Landscape
New UK government plans to streamline fines for sewage spills are set to create major waves in finance, impacting ESG investing, stock market valuations, and the economy.
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.