Offsetting cannot always be the answer

Those early to decarbonise face numerous challenges beyond their direct control in their pursuit of achieving this objective; ranging from the embedded emissions in the energy system they operate within, to exposures within the supply chain, to selling products and services that have no proven pathway to net zero. Consequently, companies have turned to offsetting … Read more

Paying the living wage is good for business

In response to a number of EOS clients becoming increasingly focused on cost of living concerns, EOS integrated cost of living engagements into its stewardship programme during 2022. In particular clients want to know how the companies in which they invest are providing fair, living wages to their workforce in conjunction with good quality employment. … Read more

Equileap launches women in tech index

Equileap, the gender data provider, and Indxx, have partnered to launch a women in technology index in the US. The Indxx Equileap US Women in Technology Index will track the performance of technology companies in the US that are making the most improvement in terms of gender representation throughout their whole corporations. Currently topping the … Read more

$10trn investor coalition piles pressure on companies to address plastic crisis

Achmea IM, AXA IM and Sarasin & Partners are among 185 investors with $10trn calling on companies to do more to tackle plastic waste. In a joint statement, signatories warned the plastics lifecycle “poses a serious and growing threat to the environment, climate, biodiversity, human rights and public health” and calls on companies to “set … Read more