Emerging Markets

Active Shareowner Update (2026 Q3)

This quarter’s update focuses on how emerging policy, climate, and technology risks are translating into company decisions and investor questions.

October 5, 2026

The AI Buildout

The AI buildout is driving demand for electricity, water, and land, and community opposition is already delaying projects. Our engagement with five companies examines how these pressures factor into investment decisions.

October 2, 2026

Climate Resilience

As climate engagement shifts from target-setting to execution, investors need evidence that stated commitments are shaping business decisions. These are the questions guiding our third-quarter outreach to 14 companies across climate governance, targets, supply chain resilience, and eco-efficiency.

October 1, 2026

Workforce Disclosure and Shareholder Proposals

Two federal proposals this quarter would reshape workforce reporting and the rules governing shareholder proposals. Amy Orr outlines the changes and Boston Common's response, including our public comment letter to the EEOC.

September 30, 2026

AI Leadership, Human Dignity, and Durable Prosperity

We believe AI can and should drive productivity, scientific progress, advances in security, and generate attractive long-term returns for our clients. That requires both confidence in the conditions under which risks can be taken and the room for innovation to flourish.

September 17, 2026

Who Really Needs All These Data Centers?

Big Tech knows AI agents threaten its core businesses. They’re betting on data centers to protect their advertising and cloud profits.

September 9, 2026

Agentic AI Governance

A focus on how AI governance must evolve as AI systems become more complex and autonomous.

August 21, 2026

Active Shareowner Update (2026 Q2)

This quarter, we highlight recent engagements that illustrate how governance, transparency, and risk oversight are becoming increasingly important across AI, healthcare, and biodiversity.

The Evolving Governance of Nature Risks

Biodiversity assessment is evolving from measuring impacts alone toward evaluating how companies govern, manage, and disclose nature-related risks.

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