01 Our sustainability approach 02 Sustainable investing 03 Active stewardship 04 Corporate sustainability 05 Appendix 02.2 Sustainability research Principle 7 02.2.1 Thematic research Thematic research is organised across our three pillars of climate change, planetary boundaries and inclusive capitalism. This research informs our experts’ consideration of investments in these themes by providing a clear understanding of underlying sustainability topics. The team shares insights internally and externally through papers and publications. Insights, publications and papers Unlocking the “S” in capitalism – Nicole Papassavas & COP 27 preview: regaining momentum – Matt Christensen In 2022, we published Marie Rupp (Feb 2022). (Nov 2022). How do recent events in Europe affect the opportunities Nuclear and gas in the EU taxonomy: what this means for in transitional energy? – Julien Girault (Mar 2022). the energy mix of tomorrow – Jingying Han (Nov 2022). The crisis on our plates: finding potential in failing food Access to healthcare: more important than ever – systems? – Mélissa Bourassi (Jun 2022). Nicole Papassavvas (Oct 2022). Diversity comes of age as an investment theme – COP 27 review: progress amidst the setbacks – 11 Guirec Thouement (Jun 2022). Matt Christensen (Nov 2022). thematic papers covering Energy transition and energy security – complementary COP 15 preview: the “Paris moment” for nature? – a broad array of topical subjects or conflicting? – Julien Girault (Sep 2022). Mélissa Bourassi (Nov 2022). through the year. Defending the defensible: is the defence sector sustainable? – Guirec Thouement (Oct 2022). Allianz Global Investors Sustainability and Stewardship Report 2022 35