The 2026 Stewardship Code explained
Enhanced flexibility recognises that true stewardship is not one-size-fits-all but a nuanced dialogue that must be told in ways authentic to each manager
20 November 4 mins
The future of asset management and ESG
“I think we will see firms continue to strip out explicit references to ESG and sustainability. They will favour language such as ‘resilience’ and ‘resilient’ and try to find other words that are less triggering,” says Alpha's Benjie Elston.
14 November 3 mins
Shh… Don’t flaunt our green credentials
The growing disenchantment with ESG in the United States has been well documented and, if we are being honest with ourselves, should not really come as much of a surprise. All movements and trends experience a natural ebb and flow, shifting between popular and unfashionable, until they find their equilibrium.
05 November 3 mins
Stick or twist? Taking a stance on ESG investing
Asset managers have been trying to be all things to all people on sustainability. But time is quickly running out and firms are under increasing pressure to pick a side.
17 April 4 mins
Sustainability & Impact Report 2024
Welcome to White Marble’s (now known as Alpha Agency) first sustainability report, including our first B Impact Report.…
31 August < 1 min
5 ways to ensure climate reporting runs more smoothly in 2025
If you have just recovered from publishing your company’s annual climate reports, we applaud you. It’s no mean feat and usually requires a lot of time, coordination and ultimately, pages of content. How can you build on and improve your firm’s process for next year? We’re here to help.
20 July 4 mins
#ThisWayForward. Why we pursued B Corp certification
March is B Corp month and it marks White Marble Consulting's (now known as Alpha Agency) first as a certified B Corp. To celebrate this milestone, we wanted to share a bit about why we decided to pursue certification and the steps we have taken over the last year to be a better business.
14 March 4 mins
Sustainability in 2024 – What investment marketers need to look out for
The past year has been a particularly challenging one for sustainability and ‘ESG’ investing. It is inevitable that…
21 December 4 mins
Sustainability: 2023 year in review and trends for 2024
What a year – 2023 has been a year of ups and downs. Alongside our successes (B Corp!),…
18 December 3 mins
The evolution of stewardship, reporting and the need for humility
Earlier this year we conducted a research project assessing how asset managers viewed the UK Stewardship Code. One of the things that stood out in the interviews we conducted with current signatories to the Code was just how numerous and varied their views were, regarding both the future direction of the UK Stewardship Code and stewardship reporting in general.
13 December 3 mins