How the World’s Largest Asset Managers Are Finally Taking ESG Seriously
Many of the biggest asset management firms are developing ratings systems and publishing research and voting policies on environmental, social, and governance issues, according to SquareWell Partners. 01 March 2021
Alicia McElhaney of Institutional Investor writes that amid a large uptick in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) fund flows, asset managers are funneling resources into making sure their investments live up to their ESG promises.
To do so, the top 50 asset managers — with $60 trillion in assets — are signing on to sustainability codes, publishing ESG papers and voting policies, and paying for rating providers.
The article covers SquareWell’s latest study looking at the world’s largest 50 managers’ approach to ESG, engagement and activism.
The full article can be accessed here.
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