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Komfie Manalo, Opalesque Asia: A majority of asset owners and institutional investors, or 57%, actively
consider ESG (environmental, social and governance) criteria when making
alternative investment allocations, according to a survey by LGT Capital
Partners and Mercer.
The survey of 97 institutional investors in 22 countries also found that
most believe ESG improves risk-adjusted returns and is an important
aspect of risk and reputation management. Titled "Global Insights on ESG in Alternative Investing," the
research focuses on why and how institutional investors incorporate ESG
considerations in alternative asset classes.
"CIOs, heads of asset classes and portfolio managers of large and small
institutions from 22 countries clearly recognize the positive effects of
ESG integration on risk-adjusted returns. This shows that ESG analysis
has moved beyond ethical concerns and has firmly found its place as a
risk and investment management topic. Given the high rate of recent
adoption of ESG and broad interest in the topic, we can safely assume
that ESG integration will continue its rapid expansion," said Tycho
Sneyers, managing partner and chairman of LGT Capital Partners ESG
Committee.
The study found that more than three-quarters of respondents (76%)
incorporate ESG criteria when investing in alternative asset...................... To view our full article Click here
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