Transitions/Human Rights
All about the wider issues that come out of the sustainability transitions including human rights
Sunday Brunch: the world is not linear ....
Yes, we need to prepare for the future, but in a resilient way. One that doesn't lock us into 'the future will look like the past'. And that includes mining for critical minerals.
Sunday Brunch: Doing nothing can also create risk
Doing nothing in the face of upcoming risks can be massively value destroying for companies, leading to both shareholders and lenders losing out.
Financial risks from climate change
Rising sea levels are not just a threat to people. They also could create material financial risks, from what we call asset impairment. And given the long asset lives of most infrastructure, the risk is getting closer than you might think.
A practical example of 'solving' the artisanal mining challenge
We know that 'solving' the artisanal mining challenges is something we need to do. We also know that it's complicated. But people have done it, or at least started it - a Mozambique case study
Sunday Brunch: Financial markets are weighing machines
We all know that stock markets (in fact all financial markets) are partly driven by sentiment. But this only tells part of the story. Accounting fundamentals also matter.
Sunday Brunch: Yes vs No questions
If we want companies to change, then we should start with simple 'yes' questions and work up to the 'Big Yes', our end objective. Don't start by demanding changes they will find it easy to say no to.
Sunday Brunch: inside the mind of a Nimby
Change is about people, and humans are not rational beings. If we want our sustainability investments to happen, and to deliver a fair financial return, we need to understand why they face opposition.
Sunday Brunch: data is normally never enough
It's often very attractive to think that data gives us the answer. Sadly, just thinking about what we can measure rather than what's important can lead us to disaster.
Sunday Brunch: Can the new politicians derail the transition?
Recent elections in Europe have led to a shift to the right, but will this really halt the green transitions, or are we just talking about a temporary slowing ?
Could artisanal miners help bridge the critical mineral funding gap?
If the large global mining companies are not investing enough in critical minerals, do we need to think more laterally? Could artisanal miners (ASM) help bridge at least part of the gap, and maybe bring production on stream faster?
Are we thinking about stranded assets incorrectly?
If I say stranded assets to a finance person or a sustainability professional my guess is that your first thought is oil & gas. But is this missing the point?
Sunday Brunch: Can we totally rely on regulation ?
Regulation is seen as an important element of the process of building a more sustainable economy. But sometimes it fails - we need to remain vigilant.