This report analyses the impact of extreme temperatures on respiratory mortality across 646 Brazilian municipalities from 2010 to 2020. Findings reveal a J-shaped exposure-response curve, with heat-related deaths dominating in tropical northern regions, whilst cold-related mortality predominates in the subtropical south, underscoring the need for region-specific climate adaptation policies.

Impax Asset Management reviews sustainability-driven trends shaping healthcare, highlighting AI-enabled productivity gains, regulatory pressures, and supply chain localisation. The report examines opportunities in healthcare equipment, life sciences and managed care, alongside risks from regulation, product liability, affordability concerns and geopolitical tensions.

Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) is an independent global health research institute based at University of Washington. IHME produces data, metrics and analysis on disease burden, mortality, risk factors and health systems, supporting evidence-based policy, planning and health impact assessment worldwide.

Replacing Animal Research is a UK charity dedicated to ending animal testing by promoting human-relevant, non-animal research methods. Through funding scientific projects, publishing the peer-reviewed journal ATLA, and engaging in education and policy advocacy, it aims to create a world where no animal suffers for science.

This report explores the appropriate discount rate for sustainability investments, advocating for a lower social discount rate for natural and social capital compared to financial capital. By applying this lower rate, companies could be incentivised to prioritise long-term investments in sustainability, ultimately supporting a balanced financial, social, and environmental value approach.

The report evaluates the alignment of firms' nature-related disclosures with the TNFD framework. It covers eight priority sectors, highlighting disclosure gaps and providing recommendations for improvement to ensure comprehensive, high-quality nature-related reporting.

This report analyses the growth of impact investing strategies among European pension funds. The report examines challenges and opportunities, regulatory restrictions, impact measurement and management, private equity case studies, and emerging investments in affordable and social housing.

This report examines the gap between what consumers and brands believe and how they act when it comes to purpose and sustainability. Based on studies of 2,500 consumers and interviews with 125 large consumer companies, the report offers valuable insights for businesses looking to meet consumer and investor expectations.

Primary health care (PHC) is a driving force for advancing towards universal health coverage (UHC) and delivering the sustainable development goals. PHC-oriented health systems bring enormous benefits but require substantial financial investments. This guide presents measures for PHC investments and projects the associated resource needs in 67 low-income and middle-income countries.

Compiled by the UN Global Compact and KPMG, the SDG Industry Matrixes focus on the opportunities, principle-based initiatives, and opportunities for collaboration across seven sectors. This matrix applies to companies and initiatives in the healthcare and life sciences sector, highlighting the nexus between sustainability and value.