ESG Take 5 Q&A: How is the energy transition faring?

Jessica Ground Hannah Anscombe

12 June 2026

How is the energy transition faring as demand climbs and energy security concerns grow?
 

In the June 2026 issue of our Take 5 Q&A, we talk with Jessica Ground, global head of ESG, and ESG specialist Hannah Anscombe. Together, they answer five questions tackling recent developments ranging from the repercussions of conflict in Iran to the rise of renewables, data centre proliferation and resurgent sales of electric vehicles. 

READ THE Q&A

Explore the latest research and insights in our environmental, social and governance (ESG) perspectives library

EXPLORE NOW

Jessica Ground is global head of ESG at Capital Group, with responsibility for setting and executing ESG strategy. She has 28 years of industry experience and has been with Capital Group for five years. Prior to joining Capital, Jessica led ESG at Schroders. Earlier in her career at Schroders, she was an equity analyst and a portfolio manager before focusing on ESG. She holds a number of industry leadership positions including vice chair of the UK Takeover Panel. She also holds a bachelor's degree in history from Bristol University and is an associate member of CFA UK. Jessica is based in London.

Hannah Anscombe is an ESG specialist focused on climate at Capital Group. She has 11 years of investment industry experience and has been with Capital Group for four years. Prior to joining Capital, Hannah worked as a sustainability and climate change manager at PwC. She holds a bachelor's degree in economics from the University of Birmingham. Hannah is based in London.

Past results are not predictive of results in future periods. It is not possible to invest directly in an index, which is unmanaged. The value of investments and income from them can go down as well as up and you may lose some or all of your initial investment. This information is not intended to provide investment, tax or other advice, or to be a solicitation to buy or sell any securities.
 
Statements attributed to an individual represent the opinions of that individual as of the date published and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Capital Group or its affiliates. All information is as at the date indicated unless otherwise stated. Some information may have been obtained from third parties, and as such the reliability of that information is not guaranteed.
 
Capital Group manages equity assets through three investment groups. These groups make investment and proxy voting decisions independently. Fixed income investment professionals provide fixed income research and investment management across the Capital organisation; however, for securities with equity characteristics, they act solely on behalf of one of the three equity investment groups.