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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.
AustralianSuper says Origin is ‘substantially’ undervalued and ‘an ideal platform to invest in the energy transition’.
The importance of data centres to the global economy is not lost on investors, but a focus on sustainability could end up damaging the valuations of these energy-hungry assets.
Glennmont Partners’ Joost Bergsma and Actis’ Shami Nissan tell us why their respective firms will continue to focus on sustainability, rain or shine.
Despite some recent debate over the pros and cons of ESG-related investments, the long-term outlook indicates strong financial backing will continue