Responsible investment articles

Latest responsible and ESG investing articles

Our expert research team provide regular research and analysis on Responsible Investment funds and other insight into the world of Responsible Investing. You’ll find our latest articles here.

How do volatile oil prices impact renewables and what does this mean for investors?

We share how volatile oil prices impact investors and renewables, and look at what good looks like using Shell and BP as examples.

Dominic Rowles | 27 November 2023 | 4 min read

Counting the cost of corporate scandals – what are they and how to avoid them

Fraud, corruption and deceit can cost investors billions. Here’s what you should look out for and two funds that could help you avoid a corporate scandal.

Dominic Rowles | 5 October 2023 | 5 min read

3 funds for future proofing your portfolio

There are opportunities being created by the change in social and environmental trends. Here are 3 funds that could stand to benefit.

Tara Clee & Joseph Hill | 3 October 2023 | 5 min read

BP, Lloyds and Rolls Royce – how green are they?

With Good Money Week kicking off next week, we look at three of the most held shares by our clients and how their green credentials stack up.

Laura Hoy | 29 September 2023 | 6 min read

Net zero government rollbacks - 3 fund ideas to make a difference

The road to net zero has gotten a little bumpier following wide-ranging rollbacks. We look at what’s changed and share three fund ideas that could help to make a difference.

Tara Clee and Joseph Hill | 28 September 2023 | 6 min read

Responsible investing – the UK funds featuring on our Wealth Shortlist

With more choice than ever on how to invest responsibly, how could you make your portfolio more ethically conscious?

Joseph Hill | 25 August 2023 | 4 min read

3 shares to watch for low-carbon power production

With ever increasing demand for low-carbon power production, here’s three companies that may end up powering a clean-energy future.

Aarin Chiekrie | 23 August 2023 | 6 min read

Global Burning – the economics of climate change

What are the economic impacts of a changing climate? Here we look at the research on investing sustainably.

Kathleen Brooks | 21 August 2023 | 3 min read

Sin stocks – a tangled web for ESG investors to unpick this earnings season

We look at some of the biggest names in ‘sin stocks’ and provide an update for responsible investors.

Laura Hoy | 10 August 2023 | 5 min read

Investing in a net zero future – 3 funds to benefit from the race to net zero?

We look at solutions and fund ideas in three key sectors – energy, transport, and agriculture – working to solve the climate crisis and reach net zero.

Josef Licsauer and Tara Clee | 6 July 2023 | 6 min read

Net zero – the companies leading the fight against climate change

With government rules on net zero quickly approaching, we look at two sustainable companies leading the charge to help combat climate change.

Laura Hoy | 4 July 2023 | 2 min read

An expert view on the future of ESG – plus 2 fund case studies

We share an expert’s view on what ESG is, what the future holds, and look at two fund case studies that consider ESG factors.

Tara Clee | 19 June 2023 | 7 min read

The 2023 US banking crisis – the important lesson on governance

Following turmoil in the banking sector, we look at the importance of governance and what investors need to keep an eye on.

Laura Hoy | 25 May 2023 | 5 min read

The green or black stuff – what’s more important for Shell and BP?

Following Shell and BP’s better-than-expected profits, we take a closer look at the shift away from their green pledges and what could be next.

Laura Hoy | 11 May 2023 | 6 min read

Water and investing – the risks, opportunities and why it matters

Which sectors use the most water and what risks and opportunities does this bring? We take a closer look at two shares and why investors should care.

Laura Hoy | 10 May 2023 | 5 min read

ESG and politics – what’s causing the scepticism and is it misguided?

We look at what’s causing ESG scepticism, and share our thoughts on the importance of considering ESG when you invest.

Dominic Rowles | 18 April 2023 | 6 min read

3 stocks to green-up your Stocks and Shares ISA

We share three stocks we think are well-placed to benefit from the shift towards cleaner power.

Laura Hoy and Sophie Lund-Yates | 22 March 2023 | 10 min read

Investing in India - the ESG risks and investment opportunities

With India set to become the world’s most populated country in 2023, we take a look at the ESG risks and opportunities and share two fund case studies.

Tara Clee | 1 March 2023 | 7 min read

Responsible investment funds review – opportunities in a changing energy mix?

We look at the headlines and trends dominating the responsible investing world and how our Wealth Shortlist picks have performed.

Dominic Rowles | 22 February 2023 | 7 min read

3 responsible investment funds for your ISA

Responsible investment can be good for your conscience, and wealth. We share three responsible fund ideas for a Stocks and Shares ISA.

Dominic Rowles and Joseph Hill | 14 February 2023 | 7 min read

The importance of shareholder voting – how to have your say

Want a say on how a company you hold shares in is run? We look at why shareholder voting matters and share our new online voting service to help you make a difference.

Laura Hoy | 6 February 2023 | 5 min read

Can sustainable index funds make a positive difference? – 2 fund case studies

Can investing in sustainable index funds really make a positive social or environmental impact? We take a closer look.

Tara Clee | 3 February 2023 | 6 min read

3 mining stock risks you might be overlooking

Mining stocks are key to the global transition to clean energy. But before deciding to buy mining stocks, make sure you’re not overlooking these risks.

Laura Hoy | 27 January 2023 | 5 min read

Our top 3 sustainable investing trends – how investors could benefit

We explore what we think are the top three sustainable investing trends for 2023.

Laura Hoy | 12 January 2023 | 6 min read

Greenwashing – what is it and how to combat it

What is greenwashing, how does it work and why do companies and governments do it? Here's a closer look, and how investors can combat it.

Tara Clee | 22 December 2022 | 5 min read

The business case for sustainability and a fund that could benefit

Sustainability is rising up the investment agenda and every investor should be considering it. Here's why, and a fund that could benefit.

Dominic Rowles | 21 December 2022 | 6 min read