ESG remains an important part of investing for pension and investment fund managers - despite political pressure
A new survey by the British consulting firm Hymans Robertson among 100 asset owners (pension fund trustees and investment managers) yields an interesting conclusion: ESG is today more important for 81 % of them than two years ago, even despite the growing political debate and regulatory changes especially in the USA.
At the same time, 90 % of respondents see the ESG environment as increasingly complex – due to escalating climate risks, geopolitical tension, defensive investments, supply‑chain vulnerabilities and new technologies such as AI.
What asset owners expect from investment managers:
- 67 % expect greater engagement in responsible investing
- 88 % want managers to explicitly recognise climate as a systemic risk
- 82 % demand tools for assessing climate risks and opportunities.
- 83 % expect managers to actively support financing a low‑carbon economy.
- 90 % believe that managers should use their influence in the investment value chain
More than a third (35%) of respondents state that they feel significantly more comfortable in the ESG area thanks to better transparency, reduced greenwashing, and a stronger connection to real results.
The study clearly shows: while the US is moving away from ESG commitments, British and European investors are instead intensifying the focus on climate risks and responsible investing.
https://sustainabilityonline.net/news/esg-investing-remains-a-priority-for-asset-owners-study-finds/
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