Research explores the transition from climate adaptation classification to active capital allocation and the financial exposure of bond issuers to the 2026 Indonesian forest fires. It analyses the UK Financial Conduct Authority’s new regulatory framework for ESG rating providers and systemic failures in corporate efforts to eradicate modern slavery. Further reports investigate the impact of Spanish wildfires on securitisation and the financial materiality of social risks for technology hyperscalers.

This report examines employer monopsonistic power across ten nations using harmonised ILO microdata. It finds that women, younger workers, and rural populations are disproportionately affected by high employer power. These dynamics exacerbate wage inequality and prevent productivity gains from automation from translating into higher wages for workers.

This policy brief examines AI's impact on developing economies, highlighting a multidimensional divide in infrastructure and skills. It warns of "disruption without dividend", where workers face automation before capturing productivity gains. It advocates for deliberate policy design, prioritising digital public infrastructure and decent work standards to ensure inclusive growth.

The National AI Monitor is a monthly index from JUST Capital that tracks American sentiment on AI. It provides finance professionals with data on how AI impacts workers, consumers, and the environment, highlighting emerging social risks and opportunities.

Anthropic is an AI safety and research public benefit corporation that builds reliable, interpretable, and steerable AI systems. The organization focuses on the responsible development of advanced AI to secure its benefits and mitigate long-term risks.

The BusinessNZ Energy Council is a group of leading energy-sector business, government, and research organisations in New Zealand. It serves as the New Zealand member committee of the World Energy Council.

The Energy Efficiency & Conservation Authority (EECA) is a New Zealand Crown entity dedicated to mobilising the country toward clean and clever energy use. It provides research, funding, and regulatory oversight to help households and businesses improve energy efficiency and reduce carbon emissions.