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The need for sustainable infrastructure is obvious to many, but some managers must walk a tightrope to navigate the anti-ESG movement.
Managers face a difficult task in managing impacts beyond their direct operations.
Investors are under growing pressure to ensure developments are nature positive.
Better data, increased awareness and thoughtful regulations are needed around sustainable investing to drive more informed decisions, says our panel.
Aligning goals with the SDGs must be supplemented with more specific measurement frameworks.
Private markets managers are alarmed by the number of investors that have become mistrustful of sustainable investing, writes Niamh Smith. While they remain confident that ESG adds long-term value, communication needs to be improved.
Infrastructure assets are of critical importance to both local and global communities. Fortunately, investors can serve those communities without compromising returns.
Advancing sustainability must be a core focus for managers, says Igneo’s Niall Mills.
The growth of pension systems presents an opportunity to work together to prioritise long-term solutions for responsible investing, says Luba Nikulina, chief strategy officer at IFM Investors.
Governance is often overlooked when discussing a company’s ESG strategy, but strong relationships and alignment at board and CEO level can mitigate against this, say Instar’s George So and PRT Growing Services’ Randy Fournier and Kim Stangeby.