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Investment options that help provide clean water are available, but uptake is low
A quarter of the world’s population has no access to safely managed water, but what role can private investors play in alleviating the problem? Options range from venture capital funds looking to invest in clean-water tech, to private equity funds focused on promoting access to safe drinking water. But as the FT’s Kenza Bryan reports, the private sector could still do much more.
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Do supermajors have an obligation to society, and the planet?
Over the past year, high energy prices have brought massive profits for global fossil fuel producers. But what are they doing with all that money? And what are the ethical implications around this?
The ESG investment backlash is beginning to have an impact
An ESG backlash from the American right is gathering steam. But others are also criticising the ESG agenda and these complaints are having an impact.
Fusion power: how close are we?
There is a global race to respond to climate change. We explore one of the most controversial topics - fusion power - in the push for cleaner energy.
Is stakeholder capitalism building a better world, or just empowering the rich?
Each year, some of the world’s most powerful people gather at Davos. Many preach a philosophy known as stakeholder capitalism. But is it a good thing?
Some approaches to ESG investment could restrict funding for developing nations
As investors pay more attention to ESG factors in their decisions, it could actually be restricting the flow of funds to developing countries.
How willing are fund managers to invest in sustainability?
Soaring demand for fossil fuels presents a conundrum for an industry expected to champion sustainability while maintaining investor returns.
A whistleblower’s greenwashing allegations, and the impact they’ve had
Desiree Fixler says she was fired because she warned asset manager DWS it was overstating its green credentials. DWS has always denied Fixler's allegations, but what impact have her claims had?
Are CEO salaries out of control?
In the UK and US, CEO pay is soaring. But a backlash is building, and from some surprising sources.
Scrutiny of the carbon offset market is growing
Voluntary carbon offsetting is growing in importance, but as allegations of greenwashing rise, moves are being made to improve the quality of the offset market.
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