2022 has so far been a very interesting year for ESG. Whilst some naysayers have been saying ESG has had its time, the realists among us understand that this is just the beginning for ESG. So what are the ESG trends we can expect to see for the rest of 2022? What are the challenges … Read more
In the last few years, an interesting ingredient has been added to the investment evaluation world – the issue of ESG disclosure and reporting. Much recent discussion of ESG has focused on environmental matters, but governance issues are critical in some sectors, social issues in others. In this note, we build on our last blog … Read more
Many questions are being asked about ESG investing. Does it produce better returns? Can one rely on ESG data of any kind to decide where to invest? Does the recent poor performance of ESG investing herald a move to other foci? Is ESG tech the best bet? Is a target of net-zero realistic, or has … Read more
The proposal of US Securities and Exchange Commision (SEC) to make companies disclose their climate risks, their greenhouse gas emissions and other environmental metrics and in doing so tightening ESG regulations has caused an uproar in the corporate and investing worlds. It’s also seen as controversial by corporate lawyers, mainly because it seems at variance … Read more
Expectations are rising about how sustainable investing (SI)—investing that takes environmental, social, and governance (ESG) facts into consideration—can help accomplish societal goals. Many investors are drawn to SI because they believe it will help them to make a positive difference in the world. At Permutable, we believe that sustainable is not just a trend, but … Read more
The need to integrate sustainable options into supply chain management is rapidly thriving to curb the challenges which arose due to the Covid-19 pandemic and thereafter the Ukraine-Russia war. This has resulted in companies working on different approaches to attain supply chain sustainability by changing the way they operate businesses. The impact a company’s supply … Read more
ESG data analytics helps companies measure, manage and monitor their reputation, sustainability profile, performance and risk compared to the competition. It is progressively becoming a competitive advantage as companies increasingly place greater importance on their ESG strategy and the business world becomes unquestionably attuned to ESG investing. Here we take a closer look at the … Read more
How are our ESG company reports formulated? Which data sources do we use to compile them? Why do some companies seem to have high ratings in a particular area whilst it is commonly known that their business practices demonstrate quite the opposite? Here, our Founder and CEO Wilson Chan answers some of the most common … Read more
There are new regulations in the European Union that are concerned with the supply chain that affects the regular operation of the supply chain. It is essential for all stakeholders to fully understand the regulations as they will directly or indirectly affect their business operations. Harmonization, legal certainty, and a level playing field for all EU states are … Read more
The Effect of War on Global Supply Chain Sentiment: Summary As we approach week four of the Ukrainian crisis, we present our initial findings on the effect of war on global supply chain management and sentiment. Following Russian troops across international borders on Feb 24 has seen a major impact on global supply chains in … Read more
