Fund managers in emerging markets are increasingly
considering environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) factors
in their investment decisions, according to new research conducted by the
global consulting firm Mercer and commissioned by IFC, a member of the
World Bank Group.
The Investor Research Project by Mercer and
the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) set out to capture information on how
climate change and CDP data is being used by investors, and how the CDP
can increase its uptake into mainstream investment practices.
This paper focuses on cleantech investments in the
private equity market, as this is a segment that displays unique
characteristics from the opportunities that exist in the listed market. We
also discuss some of the issues surrounding risk/return and
diversification that are of paramount importance for considering strategic
allocation to cleantech via private equity.
Mercer has won the award
for the most innovative development at the annual ESG Leaders Awards. It
received this accolade for its environmental, social and governance (ESG)
manager research process.
An insight into the way we advise clients on socially responsible investments
Socially responsible investment is grounded in the belief that environmental, social and corporate governance issues can have a material impact on corporate, and therefore, investment performance.
Listen to Craig
Metrick as he explains this investing approach and how Mercer's
global business unit focused on responsible investment helps clients
and consultants introduce responsible investment principles and
encourage their adoption within a framework acceptable to trustees
and their stakeholders.
Duration: 3.59 sec
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