Expanding the Legacy
Minding the Heritage, Shaping the Future
At the 2018 Geneva Motor Show, Porsche caused more than a ripple of excitement, not with its revamped 911s - a company staple since its debut in 1963 - but with the brand-new and voluptuous Mission E - a fully electric powered sports car that has now left the concept stage and is being readied for prime time. Production of the highly-anticipated vehicle - invariably described in the trade press as Tesla’s worst nightmare - is expected to start next year. With over 600HP, the Mission E barrels from 0-100 km/hr in under 3.5 seconds, approaching to within a whisker the industry benchmark set by the Porsche 911 GT2 RS.
TD: The Environment Becomes Part of the DNA
TD had long been committed to the environment – the TD Friends of the Environment Foundation is celebrating its 25thanniversary this year – but the bank's leaders believed it needed to do more. The environment was a key issue that would shape the future and there existed a need for greater understanding of the links between the environment and the economy. Also, the environment was, and is, important to customers and employees, which meant it was important to the bank.
A Good Story of More than 100 Years
Assupol was founded over a century ago in 1913 when a group of South African policemen began collecting contributions to assist the bereaved families of colleagues that had passed away. This initiative led to the establishment of the South African Police Provident Fund which later became known as Assupol.
Schlumberger Nigeria: Inspiring Future Scientists
Schlumberger is the world’s largest oil services company, employing approximately 126,000 people who collectively represent over 140 nationalities. Schlumbergers maintains a presence in more than 85 countries. Knowledge, technical innovation, and teamwork are at the centre of the Schlumberger corporate identity.
Pinch, Push, and Shift…
Whilst financial markets globally have undergone substantial stress and change, an increasing number of mainstream investors see ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) integration as a way to improve their long-term financial performance and to respond to increased client demand for sustainable investments. This trend offers companies opportunities to attract long-term investors whilst, at the same time, reduce shareholder turnover by aligning their investment strategy with the real needs of their business and laying down the foundation for a sustainable future. Asset owners see ESG integration as an opportunity to generate long-term performance while fulfilling their fiduciary obligations, whilst investment managers see it as a way to improve risk management in the financial performance of their investment portfolio.
