Books in the The Responsible Investment Series series

This book explains how global corporations manage their own greenhouse gas emissions and the emissions from their supply and value chains, and explains how stakeholders such as investors, NGOs and governments might drive significant reductions in these emissions.

"Responsible investment" has become mainstream. But, despite the volume of CR reports, reporters aren't giving investors the information they need. This book aims to get reporters and the investment community speaking a common language.

This book examines the daily problems of responsible investment practitioners. It emphasizes the importance of asking the right questions as well as getting the right answers; and of process as well as product. It raises questions about the very purpose of investment and the responsibilities of investors, both economic and societal.

Explores the practicalities of implementing responsible investment strategies; the outcomes that have been achieved; the practical issues and barriers faced; and the challenges to be faced if responsible investment is to become a mainstream investment approach. This book is for those involved in the field of environmentally responsible investment.

This unique book provides a comprehensive assessment of the management of climate change adaptation in the corporate sector. It provides a formal overview of the range of approaches available along with a series of practical case studies and examples that can be used by organizations to identify, assess and manage climate change adaptation.

Impact investing is gaining global attention from society, governments and businesses. Increasingly, it is seen as a new paradigm to deal with the economic crisis and curtailed public budgets, an answer to the diversified needs of society.

This is the first book to align the investment priorities of working people with capital stewards and the financial complex that manages their assets. It is essential for capital stewards seeking the positive outcomes of a responsible investment strategy and investors looking to realign their strategies with the interests of workers and citizens.

This edited collection provides a comprehensive and authoritative analysis of current corporate practice on farm animal welfare. It critically reviews and assesses the ethical and business case for action, proposing farm animal welfare management and reporting frameworks for companies. Through a series of practitioner case-studies, describing how companies have addressed farm animal welfare in their operations and supply chains, the book explores potential challenges, pathways of action, and the associated costs and benefits of these actions. An indispensable guide for researchers, practitioners and general readers looking to build or consolidate their understanding of farm animal welfare in relation to current corporate practice.