Today, everyone talks about the importance of recycling and the need for circular-economy thinking – and many of us faithfully sort our garbage into paper, plastic, metals, and so on. But how green is recycling in reality?

Elsa Olmos, Analytics Manager at Kemira, likes nothing more than finding the missing piece of the puzzle that solves a problem or creates a new solution. She and her team are able to find answers for even the toughest of problems – including those whose solution is almost imperceptibly small.

As society faces up to the realities of climate change and its far-reaching consequences, sustainability and circular-economy thinking are high on the list of priorities for many investors and analysts. Read on for insights into the ‘new normal’ of socially responsible investing.