All articles by Adrian Murdoch
Adrian Murdoch
Unilever plays with ESG smoke and mirrors
Unilever’s CEO dismissed corporate purpose as an “unwelcome distraction”. Is ESG an attempt to deflect from the company’s performance?
Infrastructure remains key for the energy transition
Asset managers accept the energy transition is both an investment opportunity and a fiduciary duty. But trouble lies ahead in Europe.
How to restore confidence in the voluntary carbon market
The voluntary carbon market has been shaken by concerns over the quality of credits, but there are signs of hope for reform.
UK could take financial hit with net zero climb down
British prime minister Rishi Sunak’s surprise policy reversal on climate commitments has raised concerns across industries.
Research: Gender diversity generates better growth
The evidence is clear: ESG commitments boost financial performance. From higher equity returns to increased employee satisfaction.
Carbon credits could present an opportunity for Africa
Carbon credits could bring $6bn in revenue and 30m jobs to Africa by 2030. But, unless regulation is overhauled, it could become a stranded asset.
Why do investors care little of Adani’s weak governance?
Amid continued questionable corporate activity, Adani Group faces mounting scrutiny. But investors in its green debt seem unbothered.
Investors underplay cost of FMCG giants’ indirect emissions
The cost of ignoring indirect emissions could hit the consumer giants significantly, though asset managers have been slow to engage with them too.
Marine bonds: Not so out of the blue now
With just 26 transactions between 2018 and 2022, blue bonds remain niche. But Gabon’s unique $500m debt-for-nature marine bond could change all that.
Why weaning the world off oil remains hard
The outlook for global oil demand is mixed. The struggle to decarbonise the petrochemical sector poses challenges and opportunities.