Resources
We conduct original research on the causes of short-term business decisions and work to find practical solutions.
Stakeholder Capitalism, Climate | Article
27 May 2021 - Expectations placed on investors are ever-changing, can emerge from any of the institution’s many constituents, and extend beyond matters of law, regulation, or contracts.
Climate | Video
21 May 2021 - The world’s infrastructure systems face critical challenges as we look to meet the needs of a growing, increasingly urban population while at the same time dramatically reducing carbon emissions. Technological advances and the Covid-19 epidemic have expanded our conception of critical infrastructure, as telecommunications and other resources become imperative to people and economies around the world.
Metrics, Climate | Article
19 May 2021 - On 19 May 2021, five global data providers released a joint statement in support of the creation of a core set of metrics for all companies regardless of sector, geography, or size.
Risk and Resilience | Video
17 May 2021 - In this final episode of FCLTGlobal’s risk-webinar series, we turn our attention to why long-term institutions manage investment risk in a multi-horizon way: because it positions them for pursuing opportunities purposefully and strategically.
Climate | Article
13 May 2021 - On 28 April 2021, FCLTGlobal hosted an info session on the topic of quantifying the market value of corporate net-zero commitments. This conversation served as an opportunity to share our preliminary research with a diverse group of attendees from global corporate and investment communities.
Policy and Geopolitics | Article
10 May 2021 - Most retirement systems have failed to grow and safeguard the savings of men and women equally. But there are a number of strategies that can solve the problem.
Toolkit
10 May 2021 - Identifying the links between management behaviors and long-term business performance
Press Release
5 May 2021 - Bain Capital, one of the world’s leading private investment firms, today announced its membership with FCLTGlobal, a Boston-based nonprofit organization for leading companies and investors committed to lasting, impactful strategies across the global investment value chain. Bain Capital joins FCLTGlobal’s member network of more than 60 leading investors and companies who are committed to furthering the organization’s mission of increasing long-term investment strategies to foster a more sustainable global economy. Founded in 2016 by CPP Investments, McKinsey & Co., BlackRock, Dow, and Tata Sons, FCLTGlobal aims...
Risk and Resilience | Video
3 May 2021 - Crises happen. Long-term investors are more exposed to them simply by virtue of their long holding periods. Their task cannot be to avoid crises, so instead they have to be resilient to them, which includes being able to anticipate them as well as possible so that board and staff know what they can expect, prepare accordingly, and proceed with their eyes wide open. The most widely-used statistics of investment risk, value-at-risk and probability-of-loss, omit details about what happens within an investment period, including how to know when systemic risk is rising and what might happen to their allocations, and newer statistics are beginning to gain traction to address these concerns.
Risk and Resilience | Video
30 April 2021 - In this final episode of FCLTGlobal’s risk-webinar series, we turn our attention to why long-term institutions manage investment risk in a multi-horizon way: because it positions them for pursuing opportunities purposefully and strategically.
Risk and Resilience, Climate | Article
29 April 2021 - Commitments to net-zero objectives are taking hold across the investment value chain and present substantial opportunities. But are these initiatives likely to infuse capital into actual climate solutions, or do we risk creating structures that prioritize individual carbon neutrality while delivering less actual impact? Our conversation with investors and companies highlighted the importance of leadership in capital allocation and asset management approaches that produce measurable, long-term improvements in climate sustainability, rather than simply shifting assets to the next owner. Discussion Leaders Debby Blakey Chief Executive Officer, HESTA Ken Mackenzie Chairman,...
Governance | Article
20 April 2021 - For public companies, more diverse boards of directors are correlated with significant long-term value. The same can be true for private companies. What role can GPs and LPs play in driving change?