Unlocking the power of investors

Harnessing the power of investment for social and environmental progress.

An economy in crisis

Our global economy relies on a thriving natural world and resilient, healthy societies. Yet these very pillars of economic success are being undermined by the short-term decision making of companies and financial institutions.

Investment is an essential part of economic activity and the decisions these organisations make every day shape all of our futures, We can harness the potential of the financial sector, and the companies they fund, to invest the huge sums of money they control responsibly to supports people’s best interests.

Our vision is a world where the financial system serves the interests of our planet and its people. Where the flow of capital helps combat the climate crisis and protects nature, and builds healthier societies providing fairer opportunities in the workplace. Where the negative and positive impacts on our planet and its people are taken as seriously as financial risk and return.

The role of the financial system

Just 57 companies are responsible for over 80 per cent of global emissions. Along with their investors, they could hold the key to tackling climate change.

55% of the world’s GDP - equivalent to $58 trillion - is exposed to material nature risk without immediate action.

Institutional investors currently hold $4.3 trillion in bonds and shares of fossil fuel companies.

Every year, poor health costs some 15 per cent of global GDP in the form of premature deaths and the lost productivity potential of workers.

How we unlock the power of investors

Research and rankings

We benchmark and engage the world’s largest investors, banks and insurers and set the standard for leading practice on environmental and social topics.

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Shareholder activism

From company engagement to voting and filing resolutions, we work with investors to scale up action at the world’s largest companies and drive positive change.

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