ESG in financial services
Integrating Environmental, Social, and Governance ("ESG") factors into decision making is no longer just a trend followed by a few forward-thinking businesses.
It has now become an essential aspect of doing good business, with a growing recognition of its significance in our industry.
Embracing ESG principles is not only about shaping a sustainable and responsible future, but also about staying relevant and successful in today's rapidly changing business landscape.
As investors increasingly seek enhanced transparency and more robust evaluation processes, meeting these demands has become crucial.
We're proud to be leading the way on this journey and are excited to share our insights on how ESG is reshaping the financial services sector.
ESG Integration in Investment Strategies
ESG is no longer an optional add-on; it's a core element of investment strategies. Hedge fund and asset managers are increasingly incorporating ESG factors to identify risks and opportunities, making well-informed investment decisions that align with their clients' values and expectations. Our commitment to providing comprehensive ESG solutions helps them achieve their sustainability objectives.
We're continually expanding our offering and developing broader ESG and sustainability services.
The Results Are In!
We recently asked our LinkedIn community about their biggest challenge in impact investing, and found:
Thank you for taking part and sharing your opinions with us.
We'll be unpacking the full results shortly and will evaluate the state of play in this critical area.
Then we'll share advice to help you make your way through the challenge areas. Keep and eye on our LinkedIn feed for updates.
Holding Ourselves Accountable
We're continually looking for ways to hold ourselves, and the wider industry, accountable for driving positive change.
That's why, as a privately owned business, we released our first annual Sustainability Report.
As our Founder and CEO Peter Hughes said:
'In the interest of transparency and accountability, we have elected to publicly release this annual Sustainability Report where we will take an honest look at our business to provide a view of our progress and identify areas of improvement - in the hope of encouraging other private companies to do the same."
Please download the report today and use it as a guide and benchmark for your own ESG initiatives.
The Power of Data in ESG
Data is the backbone of ESG integration. Asset managers are using advanced analytics and data solutions to gain deeper insights into ESG risks and performance.
We've invested significantly in ESG data analytics to help our clients navigate the complexity of ESG metrics and reporting requirements.
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Quality ESG data capture, analysis and reporting is now critical for ensuring risk mitigation and sustainable returns for investors and we're proud to provide clients with tailored ESG analysis across their entire portfolio.
Our end-to-end climate and carbon support includes services, advisory and digital platform, provided by expert consultants in private market and strategic advisory.
It’s a simple five-step journey devised by our climate change experts that will provide you with a roadmap to take you on the pathway to net zero.
Visit the Climate & Carbon Services section on our website for more information.
Amplifying our ESG message
We understand that it's hard to achieve change on our own.
That's why we've partnered with outstanding champions who believe in the same values we stand for.
One is Dame Flora Duffy, Olympic gold medal winning triathlete, proud Bermudian and advocate for sustainability.
The other is SailGP, the world's most sustainable and purpose-driven global sailing league.
These partnerships amplify our message and create platforms for positive change which have the potential to reach millions of people around the globe ??
Follow our LinkedIn page for ongoing updates on our work with Flora and SailGP.
Driving Sustainable Innovation
ESG isn't just about risk mitigation; it's a catalyst for innovation.
Embracing sustainability drives product and service innovation across the financial services sector. We encourage our clients to explore sustainable investment opportunities, fostering innovation that benefits both society and their business goals.
Unfortunately, more needs to be done and, in a recent blog post, we explored how financial incentives may be necessary to drive increased change in some quarters.
The Road Ahead
The future of financial services will be defined by those who embrace ESG as a driving force for success. As stewards of capital, we have a unique responsibility to shape a more sustainable, equitable, and resilient world.
We're committed to supporting hedge fund managers, asset managers, and other financial professionals on your ESG journey. We can't over-state the importance of ESG in shaping a more positive and more sustainable future for the financial services industry and society as a whole.
Together, let's embrace ESG and take all necessary steps to drive positive change.