The positive implications of board-level gender diversity are well researched. Studies demonstrate repeatedly that the representation of women on boards enhances manifold aspects of company performance, from financial outcomes to corporate social responsibility. [1],[2] Aspirations for gender diversity are therefore widespread and well-reasoned beyond a gender equality basis. In line...
This month the UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change released its much-anticipated report on global warming targets. The report predicts that current rates of emissions will cause an increase in temperature of more than 1.5 degrees Celsius by 2040, and 2 degrees Celsius by 2060. Authored by more than...
CAER’s Jacob Laurent and Duncan Paterson examine the emerging area of ESG risks related to recreational cannabis use. The recreational use of cannabis has been legalised in two major global markets – Canada and numerous US states – with serious implications for responsible investors. Asset owners and asset...
The use of agricultural herbicides in conventional agricultural farming has an impact on food and crops produced. Debate about the efficacy and safety of certain products and the long-term risk they pose to society and the environment have shadowed herbicide use for decades. In this article, we contribute to...
On April 24, 2013, the Rana Plaza building in Bangladesh collapsed killing 1,134 people and injuring over two thousand more[i]. Among other businesses housed within the eight-story complex was a large garment factory. Here a workforce made up of mostly women produced apparel for brands including Benetton, Mango, and...
Across the globe, there is mounting pressure to increase female representation on boards. The associated public debate is now examining whether female executives being pulled into board positions may create a vacuum for female representation at executive and management levels of a company[1]. This has the potential to become...
This article forms part of CAER’s ‘Responsible Investment Agenda 2018 – A Work Plan for Australian and New Zealand Investors’ Report Sugar will continue to be a key risk for investors in 2018. As more scientific research illustrates the correlation between sugar and chronic health diseases such as obesity, type-2 diabetes...
This article forms part of CAER’s ‘Responsible Investment Agenda 2018 – A Work Plan for Australian and New Zealand Investors’ Report The transition away from fossil fuels to renewables is accelerating fast. In 2018, investors will need to buckle up, and we are not talking about Tesla’s Ludicrous Mode! Companies faced...
This article forms part of CAER’s ‘Responsible Investment Agenda 2018 – A Work Plan for Australian and New Zealand Investors’ Report In 2018, investors need to gear up for a deeper look at military and defence exposures beyond the screening of anti-personnel landmines and cluster munitions. The public debate around weapons...
This article forms part of CAER’s ‘Responsible Investment Agenda 2018 – A Work Plan for Australian and New Zealand Investors’ Report Human rights dominated the ESG space in 2017, and will continue to sit firmly at the forefront of public sector, investor and company agendas in 2018. The Landscape In...
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