Jordan Stutts and Zak Bentley

In the third and final part of our Deep Dive, we find energy efficiency – key to the energy transition – remains the 'forgotten fuel' and that most managers and investors prefer engagement over divestment.

Ratings and evaluations are being used to help managers raise money and land favourable loan terms. But the systems used to measure ESG have failings that cannot be ignored.

Three high-profile firms have recently launched fundraises that will focus exclusively on the sector, underlining a growing trend in the asset class.