Energy transition in developing Asia We travelled to Asia to encourage energy companies to align their emissions to the Paris Agreement goals.

ESG Viewpoint: The quest for workforce disclosure The workforce data quest: why we need it and why it helps companies as well

Antimicrobial resistance – an investor perspective on a pressing global threat One of our key corporate engagement topics is antimicrobial resistance, which is a pressing global challenge.

ESG Viewpoint - 2019 Voting Season Review US & Canada Our views on the key trends arising at US and Canadian companies during the 2019 voting season.

ESG Viewpoint - Gender diversity – are German companies keeping up? We engaged Germany’s largest listed companies on the lack of female representation at senior leadership levels.

ESG Viewpoint: Access for Growth in India An insight on companies providing responsible access to healthcare and finance in India

Climate change engagement: a framework for the future How we are translating the ambition of the Paris Agreement into expectations of companies.

Responsible finance is leading sustainability theme for BMO Responsible Global Emerging Market Equity Strategy

ESG Viewpoint: Chemicals and biodiversity – a year since EU’s ban on bee-harming pesticides In April 2018, the EU Member States endorsed the EU Commission’s proposals to ban all outdoor uses of three neonicotinoids (“neonics”). One year on, we review our engagement on chemical safety and biodiversity risk with ten agrochemical companies to see how they are responding to the new rules.

ESG Viewpoint: Warm India, Wet India – Incredible India? The first in a series of viewpoints based on our recent trip to India to engage with companies on all things ESG.

Thematic focus: Access to finance Our portfolio companies reach more than 70 million customers in markets lacking access to financial services. Given the potential for financial inclusion