Industry Voice: ESG spotlight - Time to ditch materials stocks? Not so fast…

clock • 1 min read
Industry Voice: ESG spotlight - Time to ditch materials stocks? Not so fast…

James Clarke, Senior Fund Manager at Royal London Asset Management, highlights the current reliance of the global economy on fossil fuels, which can only change over a period of time. James argues that to reach global emission targets, it is imperative to embrace carbon intensive companies transitioning to more sustainable models. 

 

 

 

Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results. The value of investments and the income from them is not guaranteed and may go down as well as up and investors may not get back the amount originally invested. The views expressed are the author's own and do not constitute investment advice.

More on Investment

Stories of the week: Cash ISA allowance, IFS, and Janus Henderson

Stories of the week: Cash ISA allowance, IFS, and Janus Henderson

The biggest stories from the world of investment and asset management this week

clock 31 October 2025 • 1 min read
Partner Insight: Twilight zone - how to interpret today's uncertain macro picture

Partner Insight: Twilight zone - how to interpret today's uncertain macro picture

John Butler, Macro Strategist and Marco Giordano, Investment Director @ Wellington Management
clock 30 October 2025 • 4 min read
Mike Bell: Private credit could lead the 2008 financial crisis sequel

Mike Bell: Private credit could lead the 2008 financial crisis sequel

BoE and IMF warnings

Mike Bell
clock 29 October 2025 • 4 min read
Trustpilot