Perspectives Towards A Sustainable Future Presented By Man Group

Dr Rachel Melsom describes why investor engagement with the tobacco industry, relative for instance to the fossil fuel industry, is futile because of its negative health and social repercussions. She also explains why international policy momentum - the WHO Tobacco Convention, the UN Global Compact Statement and the UN's Sustainable Development Goals - provide a framework to understand the broader socio-economic implications of tobacco, and the momentum behind recent investor announcements to go tobacco-free. For more information visit www.man.com/maninstitute/responsible-investment This podcast was recorded on 14 Dec 2017. Important information: This podcast should not be copied, distributed, published or reproduced, in whole or in part. Opinions expressed are those of the author and may not be shared by all personnel of Man Group plc ('Man'). These opinions are subject to change without notice, are for information purposes only and do not constitute an offer or invitation to make an investment in any fi