Sustainability Report 2019

28/04/2020
Sustainability Report 2019

Summary

Sustainable investing is in our DNA. We began our sustainable investing journey over 20 years ago and published our first global Responsible Investing Report in 2018. As we aim to drive transparency and performance across our sustainable investment approach and beyond, we are broadening the focus this year by publishing our first full Sustainability Report. It encompasses not only how we invest, but also how we operate and engage with stakeholders as a sustainable company.

Five ways the coronavirus could change how we think about sustainability

07/05/2020
Five ways the coronavirus could change how we think about sustainability

Summary

The coronavirus pandemic has highlighted core sustainability issues such as income inequality, poor healthcare and complex supply chains. As a result, sustainability is likely to become increasingly integral to asset managers’ investment processes and risk analysis. Here are five ways we think the crisis will affect investors.

Key takeaways

  • Increased public demand for adequate healthcare is likely to overcome concerns about high costs, leading to widespread changes to healthcare models
  • Disruption to global trade may lead to greater focus on local communities and shorter, more controllable supply chains
  • Companies that take proactive steps to support their customers and employees during the pandemic should benefit when the crisis fades
  • Any backsliding on the progress already seen on environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues – particularly the environment and climate change – will be short-lived

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