This month Euan Ker, Senior Responsible Investment Associate, tackles topical issues in responsible investing, including defence stock and hydrocarbon investing and how this affects our funds. And Malcolm McPartlin, co-manager of our global sustainable equity strategy, reflects on some changes in the portfolio which have taken place recently.
As a keen driving enthusiast, the future of autos is a subject close to my heart. Put me behind the wheel on an open, winding, country road and I will soon be enjoying myself. But I’m also an autos analyst, and I’m the first to admit that my days enjoying the experience of driving are probably numbered.
The Covid-19 pandemic has undoubtedly disrupted the traditional work model and accelerated what were previously niche workforce trends. So is the world of work changed forever? And if so, what will our future working life look like?
According to the UN, half of humanity (3.5 billion people) live in a city today. This number is projected to increase to 5 billion by 2030 and to almost 6.5 billion by 2050.
By 2050, an estimated 10 billion people will live on Earth. To provide them with a healthy diet, eating habits need to change.