Truxton Trust
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2019, 2019-01 to 2019-06, 2020, 2020-04 to 2020-06)
Reporting Period: 2019
Environmental Metrics
Climate Goals & Targets
Environmental Challenges
- Global economic slowdown due to trade concerns and political uncertainty
- Trade friction impacting demand for finished products
- Negative interest rates in many international markets
- Fiscal restraints in the Eurozone stifling growth
Mitigation Strategies
- Central bank accommodation (though limited impact)
- Potential trade deal between US and China (though progress is uncertain)
- Government spending in some European countries to stimulate growth
- Maintaining a long-term perspective on financial goals and portfolio risk
Supply Chain Management
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Period: 2019-01 to 2019-06
Environmental Metrics
Climate Goals & Targets
Environmental Challenges
- Trade disputes and tariffs hurting economic growth, impacting international markets and investment decisions.
- Uncertainty about the trade situation impacting investment decisions.
- Potential for higher tariffs to impact consumption through price increases.
Mitigation Strategies
- Maintaining a degree of skepticism until a trade deal is reached.
- Assuming a lower average return over the next few years.
Supply Chain Management
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Period: 2020
Environmental Metrics
Climate Goals & Targets
Environmental Challenges
- The COVID-19 pandemic and its economic consequences.
Mitigation Strategies
- Proactive risk management, improved asset quality, harvesting tax losses, and positioning portfolios for an economic rebound.
Supply Chain Management
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Period: 2020-04 to 2020-06
Environmental Metrics
Climate Goals & Targets
Environmental Challenges
- The novel coronavirus and its economic impact, including latent capacity and uncertainty about consumer behavior.
- Uncertainty surrounding the upcoming U.S. election and its potential impact on the economy and markets.
Mitigation Strategies
- Maintaining diverse portfolios and disciplined investment strategies.
- Expecting continued government stimulus and support.