Commodity markets play a critical role in the global economy, supporting energy systems, infrastructure development, food security, and industrial growth. At the same time, commodity production and trade are closely linked to environmental degradation, social impact, governance challenges, and geopolitical risk.
Commodity ESG investing integrates environmental, social, and governance considerations into investment and policy decisions across commodity value chains — helping investors, organisations, and governments manage risk, meet sustainability objectives, and support responsible resource development.
Commodities are exposed to some of the most complex ESG risks due to their geographic concentration, regulatory sensitivity, and environmental footprint.
Climate and physical risk exposure
Water stress and land-use change
Biodiversity loss and ecosystem degradation
Pollution and environmental compliance issues
Labour standards and worker safety
Community impact and land rights
Human rights and supply chain transparency
Conflict and social instability in producing regions
Regulatory uncertainty and policy change
Corruption and weak institutional oversight
Licensing, permitting, and compliance risk
State intervention and geopolitical exposure
From extraction and agriculture to transportation and trade, ESG risks vary significantly by commodity, region, and stage of the value chain. Understanding these risks is essential for:
Capital allocation and investment strategy
Portfolio risk management
Policy and resource planning
Long-term supply security
A structured ESG approach helps decision-makers identify high-risk exposures, engage responsibly, and avoid unintended negative impacts.
We support investors, organisations, and governments with data-driven insight and expert analysis across global commodity markets.
Evaluate ESG risks across specific commodities, regions, and assets to support informed investment and policy decisions.
Assess ESG conditions in producing countries, transit routes, and processing hubs — identifying hotspots and systemic vulnerabilities.
Incorporate climate and biodiversity risks into commodity ESG analysis, supporting alignment with sustainability and transition objectives.
Analyse how regulatory change, climate transition pathways, and geopolitical shifts may impact commodity markets and ESG performance.
Track emerging ESG risks, regulatory developments, and social or environmental events that could affect commodity investments.
Our commodity ESG investing services support:
Asset managers and institutional investors
Banks and financial institutions
Commodity traders and producers
Governments and public agencies
Development and multilateral organisations
Our approach combines:
Independent, transparent ESG methodologies
Geographic and commodity-specific expertise
Forward-looking, risk-based analysis
Decision-ready outputs for investment and policy use
This enables clients to navigate complexity, manage downside risk, and support responsible and resilient commodity markets.
Effective commodity ESG investing requires deep insight into environmental, social, governance, and geopolitical dynamics — across borders and over time.
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