Jamie Farquhar: Incorporating clients' responsible investment requirements

There can be little doubt that we are experiencing something of a green revolution. It is impossible to ignore the pressure groups demanding action on climate change, with governments worldwide responding by setting ever more ambitious deadlines for achieving net zero carbon emissions. At the same time, company supply chains are being scrutinised for any evidence of malpractice, while movements such as Black Lives Matter underline societal injustices and the need for a more equitable world. Calls for a kinder form of capitalism are reflected across the asset management industry. Those...