26: The Evolving Power of ESG: Generating Returns and Communicating with Clients

<div>This episode is a bit different from our usual format: I recently held a webinar called “<strong><em>The Evolving Power of ESG: Generating Returns and Communicating with Clients”, </em></strong>where we discussed some key areas of interest to fund managers and investors, given the growing momentum, latest trends and key developments in the industry.</div> <div><br> </div> <div>I was joint in conversation by Esa Saloranta, Head of ESG and Sustainable Technology at eQ Plc.</div> <div><br> </div> <div>The webinar is part of a series in the build up to the ESG Investment Europe Event on 27-28 May in London. </div> <div><br> </div> <div>Make sure you join us at the event if you can make it.</div> <div><br> </div> <div>This is another initiative we have taken at ILA &amp; Partners in partnership with Reuters Events by Thomson Reuters, to continue with our efforts to promote and scale Sustainable &amp; Impact Investing. </div> <div><br> </div> <div>We hope you enjoy it !<br> <br> <strong>Introduction</strong><br> Despite progress in creating industry standards and frameworks to help clarify ESG data, individual methodologies for the incorporation within investment decision-making remains ambiguous. This issue is heightened by the evolving demands of increasingly active stakeholders. Communicating ESG to clients in unambiguous and relevant terms has become a priority for leading asset managers.<br> <br> </div> <div> <strong>Listen to this episode to gain an expert understanding of the biggest challenges and best practices in Sustainable &amp; Impact Investing, including: <br> </strong><br> </div> <ul> <li> <strong>Setting the Scene &amp; Sharing Preferred Strategies: </strong>How variance in defining ‘ESG’ leads to confusion and conflict between investment firms &amp; investors, policymakers, clients and key stakeholders</li> <li> <strong>Internal Processes and Policies: </strong>How to integrate ESG into an investment company and gain an understanding of the common challenges and obstacles</li> <li> <strong>Impro