Our sustainability rankings for emerging countries and OECD member states, drawn from our country model, have been updated. In this edition of the rankings, we look at topical sustainability themes and how these are reflected in the model.

Following the publication of the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) guidelines on funds’ names that use sustainability and other related terms, in May 2024, many funds have removed ESG terms from their names. Are the guidelines preventing greenwashing or are other factors at play?

Can we increase water supply as freshwater dwindles? How can companies and investors tackle the challenges facing this vital resource? In this context, what opportunities are there?