The latest attack on “ESG” is undermined by the same fundamental flaws as previous arguments, treating a broad spectrum of investment practices as a single, monolithic ideology. NorthPeak counters the latest argument highlighting what investors are actually doing when they implement responsible investment practices to meet fiduciary duty.
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Despite current headwinds, sustainability is becoming a core requirement for SMEs in global supply chains. Aligning with simplified reporting frameworks like the EU's VSME standard can help SMEs easily and efficiently meet growing demands for sustainability transparency.
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In 2025, responsible investment is defined by global divergence. Europe and Australasia lead in ambition and regulation, the US is ideologically split, while Asia accelerates its adoption. Global asset managers are caught between investor expectations and an increasingly demanding regulatory landscape. ESG: dead, or evolving?
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With regulatory scrutiny on supply chain management increasing around the world, we explore why visibility is crucial and best practices to mitigate potential ESG disasters.
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For asset managers seeking to access global capital, an inevitable challenge now faced is balancing the expectations of investors who have increasingly strong yet diverging views on sustainable investment practices.
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With the recent US election result in mind, we break down what could be on the agenda in relation to ESG over the next few years, as well as our initial recommendations for US-based managers.
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Fund names are coming under regulatory scrutiny, where those names include sustainability related terms, managers must have appropriate evidence to back up the activity.
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One of the key tools many investors have to drive value creation at their investments is through stewardship, but how this is implemented is critical for success.
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After a couple of problematic years for the PRI reporting process, can the Progression Pathways refocus the important role that the PRI has in delivery investment outcomes?
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The management and understanding of ESG factors, either within a company or as part of an investment process, requires appropriate scrutiny and oversight, particularly as this relates to implementing change.
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A newly proposed bill in the New Hampshire House of Representatives has the potential to take the politicisation of ESG to the next level.
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