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A tragedy of perception: Fixing the ESG blind spots in business, finance and economics
8 Sep. 2022
A distorted sense of reality has caused us to disregard sustainability concerns when modelling economies, companies and finance. We can no longer ignore such material issues just because they are too hard to fathom. This is where systems thinking comes in, explains Steve Waygood.
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Redefining stewardship: Why stakeholder capitalism needs to wake up
31 Aug. 2022
Asset managers and other financial institutions have a duty to act in the best interests of their customers and society. Macro stewardship will be crucial to meeting these responsibilities, argues Mark Versey.
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Know your limits: An interview with Nafeez Ahmed
29 Aug. 2022
Warnings that natural systems are close to breaking point are not new – but how will we respond? Combining what we know with existing technologies could offer a remarkable opportunity to rethink our world, as Nafeez Ahmed explains.
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The burning issue: Avoiding ESG fatigue
25 Aug. 2022
How can we face existential problems and stay positive? Abigail Herron contemplates simple steps to protect momentum and avoid burnout.
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Strategies to change the financial system: An interview with Natalie Mangondo
16 Aug. 2022
Can society reform the system that has enabled growth but simultaneously brought the long-term health of the planet into question? UN Climate Change High Level Champions Finance Youth Fellow Natalie Mangondo contemplates choices and change with AIQ.
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Zero-COVID: China’s costly policy error
10 Aug. 2022
Beijing’s ideological battle to stamp out COVID-19 appears increasingly misguided as the rest of the world learns to live with the virus. But the impact of China’s approach will be felt far beyond its borders.
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What does the data say? Are we close to 1970’s-style stagflation?
29 Jul. 2022
In this month’s instalment of our visual series on topical themes, we look at whether the global economy is heading towards stagflation.
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Investing in a just transition to net zero: A Q&A with Nick Robins
30 Jun. 2022
Reaching net zero by 2050 will require significant injections of capital. But it is also an opportunity to rethink social relationships, as Professor Nick Robins explains.
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Supply chains, painkillers and gene editing: ESG risks in pharma
29 Jun. 2022
Reflecting on ESG risks in the pharmaceutical industry, Sora Utzinger discusses supply chains and counterfeit medicines, access to painkillers, and the ethics of gene editing.
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What does the data say? Biodiversity loss: From horror to hope
24 Jun. 2022
In this month’s instalment of our visual series on topical themes, we explore the world of biodiversity.
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Levelling up for a new social contract
21 Jun. 2022
The global financial crisis of 2007 and the COVID-19 pandemic widened social inequalities, with vulnerable communities hit the hardest. Governments, investors and companies all have a duty to address the issue.
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Antimicrobial resistance: Q&A with Dame Sally Davies
10 Jun. 2022
Resistance to antibiotics is already killing millions. Professor Dame Sally Davies, UK Special Envoy on Antimicrobial Resistance, spoke to AIQ on the latest developments to counter antimicrobial resistance Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) in the UK and globally.
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