ESG/CSR

All private equity players are showing a growing interest in Environmental, Societal and corporate Governance (ESG) issues. Is it just a posture or are they really convinced ?

Management using Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) criteria is progressing from being an accessory matter to a core value.

Discover the ESG challenges covered at these events in this short video by Aurélie Laski, Head of Digital Marketing at SGSS.

By Christophe Clement, Head of Operational Risk Management & Permanent Control, SGSS

The world is now realizing the climate change’s financial cost is likely to be huge. The last hurricane season in the Atlantic Ocean, for instance, has left overall insured losses worth an estimated USD100 billion, according to investment bank Morgan Stanley (source www.fortune.com, October 10, 2017 from).

Participating in a conversation on Environmental, Social and Governance factors is a necessary part of investment.

How many active fund managers have seen the size of their funds double in the past year? One such is BlueOrchard Finance, a pioneer in the field of impact investing, which saw 99 per cent growth in its flagship fund.

Standard Life Investments has a long track record in managing sustainable investment funds, but its latest venture is a step forward in the field. The Standard Life Global Equity Impact Fund will aim to generate measurable positive social and environmental impact alongside financial returns.