Chopping and changes: what are the implications of the EU’s Deforestation Regulation?

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The EU’s Deforestation Regulation will make us as investors think about company risks and opportunities and is under discussion with our equity and fixed income teams.

ESG Viewpoint: Taiwan’s AGMs

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Taiwan’s hybrid AGMs open up to foreign investors but concerns about shareholder rights remain

Thematic Insight: Managing the Human Capital Transition

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Human capital, although often overlooked by investors, is a significant component of the forces driving performance. Businesses investing in human capital are likely to derive a competitive advantage.

ESG Viewpoint: A deep dive on Japan’s low carbon transition  

Japan’s decarbonisation journey – we’re engaging companies on climate-related risks

Social norms: the growing bond market that is increasingly delivering impact

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The growth in the breadth and depth of the social bond market is impressive, but there’s still more to come.

Health and Well-Being – longer lives, healthier lives

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After a century of rapid increases, gains in life expectancy are slowing. We ask why and explore companies that can help buck the trend.

Celebrating stewardship in 2022

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We remain committed to continue investing in our ability to serve evolving stakeholder expectations in our role as responsible stewards of capital.

Thematic Insight: The energy transition – transformative on a global scale

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We discuss the barriers to a successful energy transition and the opportunities for investors

Forever chemicals: in everything everywhere

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As concerns about pollution rise, further regulations are being brought in. The US is focusing on clean-up, while Europe is aiming to phase-out PFAS.

CT Responsible Global Emerging Markets Equity Strategy – ESG Profile and Impact Report 2022

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Discover the Strategy’s alignment with the Sustainable Development Goals, how it ranks versus its benchmark on sustainability metrics, where it is on its net zero trajectory, and examples of company engagement.