Environmental, social and governance quarterly themes

As part of Newton's responsible investment process, Newton's Responsible Investment Team explores various aspects of investment as they relate to environmental, social and governance matters. This document provides a commentary on a number of issues. These are:

1. New EPA rules to impact US coal-fired power sector
2. Contingent Value Rights - governance implications
3. Principles for Responsible Investment
4. The response to Fukushima - a broad range of reactions from the world's major economies
5. Suggestions for audit reform