Tag: Green Economy
Taking a future-ready approach to sustainable building and design
The construction sector must not be overlooked in the drive towards achieving net zero. While sectors such as industrial manufacturing, mining and fossil fuel power generation tend to grab more headlines, the construction of buildings and infrastructure accounts for approximately 7 Gt CO2e, or 20% of global carbon emissions, where 4 Gt CO2e is associated with the materials used for construction.
Green Economy transition – navigating risks & seizing opportunities
The global business community is undergoing a transition towards a green economy driven by a shared recognition of the urgent need to address climate change, protect natural resources, and promote sustainable development.
2023 green economy market intelligence reports
We have released the 2023 edition of our annual green economy market intelligence reports. The reports highlight the most promising investment opportunities in key green economy sectors in South Africa.
Greenwashing – how companies mislead consumers with false environmental claims
Companies and producers have in recent years come under increased pressure to run their operations in an environmentally responsible way - both from a legal and ethical standpoint. Whilst this is undoubtedly something to be lauded, it has sadly also given rise to a practice known as greenwashing.
Frames and framing – the dangers of looking at the past
You have just lived through an exceptional part of history. No, I am not talking about the COVID-19 pandemic, although it does play an important role in what we think about as the Great Unwind. Rather, I am talking about the extraordinary period of low inflation we have seen over the past few decades.
Agricultural sector should be proactive in mitigating and adapting to climate...
Global and domestic food security remains under extreme threat. Climate change has always been the main driver for the threat, however, the recent invasion of Ukraine by Russia has drastically increased concerns about the impact of war on soaring food prices and input costs.
An urgent need to develop a new SA listed equity benchmark
Following our recent announcement that we have joined the Net Zero Asset Managers Initiative, we have highlighted the urgent need for a tangible commitment by the local asset management industry through the establishment of a South Africa-centric low carbon and socially inclusive listed equity investment benchmark.
Global macro environment still broadly supportive for growth
Markets continued their rally into the fourth quarter of 2021, with South African (SA) equities delivering its strongest calendar year return since 2012 (up 27.1%) and global equities since 2015 (up 28.8% in Rands).
Asset managers must enable the COP26 goals to be achieved
Globally, asset managers can play a decisive role in redirecting institutional and retail investors’ capital towards achieving the decarbonisation goals set by the recent COP26 Climate Change Conference. This is our message following the conference held in Glasgow, Scotland this November, which has singled out capital, or the impactful application of capital, as a vital cog in the world’s climate response machinery.
Sustainable finance could help drive Africa’s economic recovery
Sustainable finance could help drive Africa’s recovery from COVID-19 while also incentivising much-needed investments in the green economy and social development. The global pandemic has set back the continent’s growth and demanded new approaches to economic development.