• Sustainability Radar™
• Analysing the Sustainability Agenda
• Analysing Individual Businesses
• Assessing Investment Risk & Opportunities
• Key Characteristics

Sustainability Themes
Below are examples of sustainability themes which we have identified through our Sustainability Radar as opportunity themes:

• Clean & Efficient Energy
• Water & Pollution Control
• Organic Food
• Health Technology
• Fair Trade
• Green Materials & Buildings
• Waste & Recycling Technologies

Fair Trade

An increasing number of consumers are concerned about the costs of global trade, and are willing and able to factor a social dimension into purchasing decisions.

Initially dismissed as catering to a niche market, Fair Trade has grown beyond coffee to include chocolate, tea, rice, bananas and other goods. Fair Trade products have significantly exceeded sales growth expectations, and currently command US$1.4bn globally. This trend is expected to continue.

More and more companies are developing practices that promote Fair Trade in their sourcing and operations.

Interesting companies in this area include:

• Cafédirect
• Green Mountain Coffee Roasters
• Marks & Spencer