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  • Strategic Investment

    Strategic Investment Strategic investment refers to an investment made with the goal of advancing an organization’s long-term objectives, often beyond immediate financial returns. This type of investment typically aligns with a company’s broader mission, such as entering new markets, gaining competitive advantage, securing critical resources, or fostering innovation. Strategic investments are often used in mergers…

  • Stranded assets

    Stranded assets Stranded assets are investments or resources that have lost their value or become obsolete before their expected end of life due to changes in the market, regulations, or technological advancements. These assets are often associated with industries that face significant shifts, such as fossil fuels, where policies and market dynamics favor renewable energy.…

  • Stewardship code

    Stewardship code A stewardship code is a set of principles and guidelines designed to encourage institutional investors to act as responsible stewards of their investments. It outlines best practices for engaging with companies on issues such as governance, environmental impact, and social responsibility.  The first stewardship code was introduced in the United Kingdom in 2010,…

  • Stakeholder Engagement

    Stakeholder Engagement Stakeholder engagement is an ongoing process used in business, government, and non-profits to ensure that projects and decisions are inclusive and responsive to those affected. It typically involves analyzing and planning for stakeholders, sharing information, consulting for meaningful participation, managing grievances, involving stakeholders in monitoring, and regular reporting. Common methods include consultations, surveys,…

  • Social sustainability 

    Social sustainability Social sustainability is the capacity of a society to ensure well-being, equity, and justice across generations. In business, it involves managing the positive and negative impacts on stakeholders, including employees, customers, and communities. Effective management of these impacts is crucial for maintaining a company’s social license to operate and ensuring long-term success. Addressing…

  • SIN Stocks

    SIN Stocks SIN stocks refer to shares of companies that operate in industries considered socially irresponsible or unethical, such as alcohol, tobacco, gambling, weapons, or adult entertainment. These industries are often viewed as profiting from activities that can have negative social or environmental impacts. Despite their controversial nature, SIN stocks can be attractive to some…

  • Shareholder resolutions

    Shareholder resolutions Shareholder resolutions are formal proposals submitted by shareholders for a vote at a company’s annual general meeting (AGM). These resolutions typically address corporate governance issues, environmental or social concerns, or other matters that shareholders believe the company should address. While most shareholder resolutions are non-binding, meaning the company is not obligated to take…

  • SDG Funds

    SDG Funds SDG Funds refer to investment vehicles or financial instruments that specifically aim to support the achievement of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). These funds allocate capital to projects, companies, or initiatives that contribute to sustainable development in areas such as poverty reduction, clean energy, education, gender equality, and environmental protection. The…

  • Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions

    Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions The three scopes are categories defined by the Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol to help organizations measure and manage their GHG emissions. They correspond to the different types of emissions a company generates both within its own operations and throughout its wider value chain, including suppliers and customers. 

  • Seachange

    Seachange A “sea change” is a profound or significant transformation, especially one that brings about a substantial shift in perspective, approach, or condition. This term often describes sweeping changes that affect an entire organization, society, or situation.