Transitions/Human Rights
All about the wider issues that come out of the sustainability transitions including human rights
All that glitters is not gold
Gold Mining: as well as being the largest global artisanal mining activity, also faces a number of sustainability challenges. One is where it comes from, and another is how it's processed.
More climate change law is coming
In a world of climate & biodiversity "sticks and carrots", the law is a clear stick. But, we argue that the law is not just about action by governments and regulators. Climate and biodiversity litigation by private citizens and pressure groups is on the rise.
Artisanal mining - seeking solutions
The increasing focus on supply chains for the critical minerals used in green technologies has also brought the topic of artisanal mining to the fore. It remains a controversial and not well understood topic.
Health Equity - drugs and more
Health equity is a key sustainability theme that has solutions and drivers across all industries, not just pharmaceuticals. Why? Because disparities are not only a function of access to health care but also other factors including socioeconomics, the environment, race and gender.
Critical mineral mining meets social license
We know we need more mining of critical minerals if the move to net zero is going to actually happen. But, how willing are we to give up other priorities, including environmental and social protections.
The return ripple from impact investing
Impact investing will be an important driver of the sustainability transitions. 'Doing well by doing good' is a careful balance with potentially direct and immediate sacrifices of some return resulting in longer term benefits to society as a whole.
Mine rehabilitation - who pays and what do we get?
So what happens when mines close? And does rehabilitation mean something different from what most people expect to get?
Restricted and expensive insurance brings flood risk closer to home
Cyclone Gabrielle hit New Zealand, leaving destruction in its wake. The impacts of these events are even more severe if you are not insured.
Home REIT is where the heart should have been
In impact investing, the order of things is important. 'Social impact' through 'investment with a sustainable return' - Was that reversed with Home REIT?
How should we engage with Oil and Gas companies?
Engagement is now a big part of sustainability investing, but I argue that it's still in its infancy. It's not an “invest in renewables vs invest in O&G debate”, it's more about who is best placed to invest this capital wisely, the upstream O&G company or their shareholders.
Ooh ah, just a little bit - transition is a series of steps
The thing with sustainability transitions is that whilst there is a starting point, there is no end point. The world is a continually changing place and we are continually transitioning.
Deposit return scheme kick-start for recycling?
Incentivising people to recycle and reuse has historically been a challenge. But perhaps history offers a solution with drinks containers?