Stephen BarnettA letter to my unborn childSon, I am writing you this letter, sitting in your grandparents’ garden, with the sun on my face, the wind brushing through the trees, a…Apr 8, 2020Apr 8, 2020
Stephen BarnettIT’S BUSINESS AS USUAL IN A BURNING BUILDINGThe reviews for this year’s Global Impact Investing Network (GIIN) conference are in, and, on the whole, they’re glowing.Oct 10, 2019Oct 10, 2019
Stephen BarnettThe Sustainable Investing PuzzleI have previously argued that there are three cornerstones of ‘good’ sustainable investing: ESG integration, effective engagement, and…Aug 1, 2019Aug 1, 2019
Stephen BarnettHow sustainability can win the hearts and minds of investorsEvery day, I receive a slew of articles about sustainable investing. These tend to follow one of two paths: advocacy or scepticism. For…Jul 24, 20192Jul 24, 20192
Stephen BarnettInformation is BeautifulData, complex relationships and theories are often best expressed visually. Our brains are uniquely wired to understand a diagram, as…Jul 5, 2019Jul 5, 2019
Stephen BarnettA view from FundForum 2019I’ve just returned from FundForum International, one of the world’s biggest gatherings of “global decision-makers, innovators and…Jun 28, 2019Jun 28, 2019
Stephen BarnettA Very Util ChristmasThe Christmas period is a time of rest, recuperation and reflection. It is also a time to step away from the day-to-day and think big…Dec 21, 2018Dec 21, 2018
Stephen BarnettThe Curious Case of ESG RatingsWhat do ESG ratings actually rate?Dec 4, 2018Dec 4, 2018
Stephen BarnettThe challenge facing responsible investorsAsset managers, big and small, are increasingly acknowledging their responsibility as custodians of both wealth and welfare. A steady…Mar 5, 2018Mar 5, 2018
Stephen BarnettThe Idol of DataWe worship data, use it to make life-changing decisions, settle arguments, form opinions and justify actions. Data is great because it is…Sep 14, 2017Sep 14, 2017