Learn about the importance of topic selection in stewardship activities, its alignment with the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) standards and how tech can be a solution to these challenges.

The integration of nature-related considerations into financial disclosures is gaining traction. This blog explores these challenges.

Discover key trends that have emerged in the realm of voting rights and stewardship in 2024, most notably regional and global differences.

Explore how AI is revolutionising investment stewardship, enhancing efficiency, decision-making, and ESG engagement in our latest blog. Dive into the future of responsible investing!

Unlock the power of stewardship in investing—where ethics meet profitability. Learn how leading firms leverage ESG strategies and technology for financial success and a sustainable future.

Collaborative engagements are transforming asset management, with ESG considerations becoming integral to risk management and long-term value creation. European and North American firms are leading the way, setting a precedent for global sustainable investment practices.

The roundtable discussion brought together a diverse group of practitioners and stewardship experts to discuss top-of-mind challenges and best practices for stewardship. BlackRock, Columbia Threadneedle Investments, Impax, CCLA and UBS were among the leading organisations in attendance.

Explore UBP’s approach to engagements and active ownership on the biodiversity front. Victoria Leggett, Head of Impact uncovers the complexities of managing data and the regulatory opportunities on the horizon for biodiversity funds.

The roundtable discussion brought together a diverse group of practitioners and stewardship experts to discuss top-of-mind challenges and best practices for stewardship. BlackRock, Columbia Threadneedle Investments, Impax, CCLA and UBS were among the leading organisations in attendance.

Investment professionals and consultants joined the roundtable to explore voting policies, emerging thematic engagements, and efficient stewardship practices. UBP, ShareAction, Schroders and Close Brothers Group were among the leading organisations in attendance.

Discover the new Maanch Engagement Tracker website, designed for asset managers. With a user-friendly interface and a knowledge centre featuring expert articles, optimise your stewardship practices today.

In this insightful discussion with Amy Browne, Stewardship Lead at CCLA, we explore the importance of mental health benchmarking and the ways in which investors can engage with companies to promote better mental health practices.

Gain valuable insights into responsible investing and ESG with Arun Kelshiker. In this interview, he shares key challenges such as greenwashing and reporting standards, as well as the importance of stewardship and engagement for making real-world change. Discover essential strategies for progress.

Join us for a thought-provoking roundtable discussion on effective stewardship for asset managers and investors. Discover the insights needed to make smarter financial decisions and explore new strategies for engaging with the companies you invest in.

This partnership comes at a time when the investment industry is seeking ways to align investment strategies with the pressing social and environmental challenges that face the world today.

Delve into a thought-provoking discussion with Lindsey Stewart, an award-winning investment, finance, and communications expert with over two decades of experience, who brings his extensive knowledge and expertise to the forefront of the industry.

For Investors grappling with the increasing market and regulatory pressure, here’s how an intuitive dashboard can optimise engagements with your portfolio companies.

Catch Julie McDowell, an industry veteran with over 20 years of experience in impact investing, discuss the realm of responsible investing and the necessary steps to create a sustainable and ethical economy.

A Conversation With Deborah Gilshan We are back with our next Interview series and are […]

In our last blog, we gave an introduction to what net zero is, why it […]

In this article, we simplify the issue and explain what achieving net zero is and what it means to achieve it in 2022.

This article elaborates on the actual process of getting certified, digging deeper into the requirements that B Lab needs to give your company the seal of approval. 

In this article, we’ll clarify the above concerns while also highlighting how becoming B Corp certified will help you with your ESG strategy. 

In this blog, we attempt to break down why engagements take place and its effectiveness in bringing positive change.

Talk of divestment is growing, but there is also a pressing debate as to whether or not it’s the most effective way to create change. 

We are excited to announce that Phil Clark, former Global Head of Real Assets Equity […]

ESG engagement in investment is becoming increasingly important. With the recent launch of the Engagement […]

Many can testify that Impact Reporting has seen an increasing demand from both institutional donors […]

Increase in ESG Engagement There has been an increase in “noise” around ESG in recent […]

Founded in 2018, Maanch a Certified B Corp is an EIS eligible B2B SaaS platform […]

At Maanch, we have been working to help create a Mental Health Dashboard for one […]

The lack of indicators in the global mental health sector is hindering its philanthropic progress. […]

Purpose as a tool for growth To consider purpose as a prerequisite for sustainable business […]

Communication is something we might take for granted in our daily lives. However, the companies […]

In the last century, there has been a great focus on the dichotomy between the […]

16 December 2021 Maanch has advised euNetworks on its recently completed sustainability-linked infrastructure financing, working […]

“Out with the old, in with the new!?”  The younger generation is taking on new […]

There is an ever-increasing importance placed on investing responsibly in order to solve the most […]

Individuals give to charity for a number of reasons, whether it be personal attachments or […]

Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues aren’t treated equally. Determined by industry relevance and organisational […]

Sianne Haldane, our Chief Impact Officer, recently delivered a short presentation at the UN Global […]

At Maanch, we are delighted to announce the release of our new Funder Questionnaire! Aimed […]

When: 23rd November 2021, 8:30am-10am Where: The Investment Association, London Effective engagement in investment is […]

Why putting impact at the centre of purpose, strategy and performance is not just needed […]

COP26 is fast approaching. It’s been seen by many as a landmark event for the […]

ESG as a part of an organisation’s impact strategy ESG (in terms of issues relating […]

In parallel with a growing focus on ESG, active investor engagement has become an increasing […]

When people donate to charities, they want their donation to make a positive difference in […]

A prominent discussion in today’s complex world of impact is: “Are the UN SDGs enough […]

In the last decade, the investment market has seen significant changes in approaches to ESG […]

Growth and capital will follow companies that create value in the long-term for all stakeholders. […]

Consumers are placing significant value on ESG-related investment opportunities. It is therefore essential that funds […]

Following our recent blog post concerning investor ESG engagement, we at Maanch wanted to look […]

At Maanch we wanted to match our pensions with our values. For that reason, we […]

14-20th June marked Refugee Week, which this year had the theme of “We Cannot Walk […]

What do we mean by engagement?  Engagement is a relational process between investors and companies. […]

Businesses can’t succeed in a failing society. 21st century companies need to deliver shared value […]

Caffé Carlito is a second generation family run coffee roasting business located in Ticino, Switzerland. […]

An immediate response in the face of crisis In March 2020 the WHO officially declared […]

Social impact investors, as well as charitable organisations and social enterprises, are increasingly faced with […]

The COVID-19 pandemic has taken a devastating toll on people’s mental health. In a recent […]

Sustainability has always been central to the Maanch message. As an organisation, we’ve been deep […]

From the 1st– 12th of November this year, the UK will be hosting the 26th […]

Last month, we celebrated B-Corp month – a month to raise awareness of all things […]

Most reports agree on one thing: Philanthropy is changing. “Philanthropy can no longer be about […]

The UK is well-positioned to maintain and strengthen its position as a global leader in […]

The Brundtland Report defines sustainable development as ‘development that meets the needs of the present […]

Adopting the 3 key principles of the circular economy: (i) design out waste and pollution, […]

Prior to the pandemic, a reason behind the lag of the business community in embracing […]

Sustainability and Impact  don’t  only concern the ESG risks, business model, strategy and competitive positions […]

Currently , the ESG integration seems to be one of the few pathways out of […]

At Maanch, the UN Sustainable Development Goals and the Agenda 2030 is our to-do list. […]

Today, we are pleased to announce that we have joined the United Nations Global Compact […]

Current education systems in most countries do not prepare children to thrive. Most systems have […]

Haller Foundation provides a model for economic development that is both sustainable and environmentally sound, […]

Being an effective philanthropist requires as much thought as a good investment. It’s worth the […]

There’s a problem and it’s hiding in plain sight in our cities. Can you spot […]

We’ve put together a Christmas list of some funding opportunities we’ve come across over the […]

Much like an entrepreneurial business, philanthropy is a journey of testing, learning and adapting. Whilst […]

This National Tree Week, we wanted to acknowledge the part tree planting has to play […]

2020 might just be that watershed year that redefines the impact ecosystem. The pandemic has […]

Award recognises outstanding business leaders, across the world, who are combining profit and purpose to […]

Every Friday, 30th October 2020 onwards // 8 – 9 am BST Register to join […]

Stakeholder primacy has gained centre stage with the activism surrounding it – as clear from […]

In our September newsletter we discussed the difficulty of investing in SDG16. This is a […]

The world is witnessing the worst global health crisis, as of 27 August 2020, 24M […]

Refugees already face an extensive range of barriers when looking for work in the UK, […]

During the course of our two and a half year journey here at Maanch, we’ve […]

Though earlier data indicates that the mortality rate due to Covid-19 may be higher for […]

It is said that the world’s richest 1% own 45% of the world’s wealth: Credit […]

Since the beginning of the pandemic associated with Covid-19 we have had numerous discussions with […]

We live in overwhelming times. We’ve faced a global pandemic that’s left us reeling. The […]

Personally I have always been skeptical about giving. I grew up in Mumbai in a […]

I did a talk recently and thought I could share four pertinent thoughts based on […]

As coronavirus continues to rapidly spread around the globe, millions are now self isolating & […]

International Women’s Day is tomorrow, 8 March. All month long we are celebrating  women around […]

Fresh off a buzz from a trip to the World Economic Forum’s 50th Anniversary, I […]

“Our house is still on fire. Your inaction is fueling the flames by the hour” […]

Friday 13 December // 8:30 – 10:00am The Conduit, 40 Conduit St, Mayfair, London W1S […]

It was International Plastic Bag Free Day on 3rd July and we’ve taken this opportunity […]

Team Maanch were absolutely thrilled to be in receipt of India Inc’s UK India Award […]

From Good to Exceptional: How Maanch’s Engagement Tracker Delivers Deeper Value In a landscape crowded […]

Introduction The landscape of investment stewardship is evolving rapidly. What was once primarily incident-driven has […]

Deforestation is one of the critical environmental challenges of our time. Having profound implications for […]

London, ENGLAND- 8 October 2024 – Maanch, a leading provider of award-winning investment stewardship solutions, […]

As the UK Stewardship Code Reporting season is in full swing, we wanted to help […]

A recent paper by Alex Edmans, Tom Gosling, and Dirk Jenter, Sustainable Investing: Evidence from […]