GLG Network Survey Tracker: ESG Investments IV

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SURVEY DETAILS
TARGET POPULATION

GLG surveyed 90 ESG and non-ESG investors who are planning to invest in ESG in the future across US, UK, Germany, France, Spain, Italy and Switzerland. This is the fourth iteration in this tracker series.

What will you learn from this survey?

  • The research assessed the importance of the current environmental, social and governance issues for ESG investors.
  • Respondents commented on the most common exclusionary criteria for ESG investments and provided their views on the likelihood of investors starting to use UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as part of their investment framework.
  • Lastly, the survey looked into the key regulatory developments’ asset managers should be aware that it would influence their ESG practices and products.

 

Examples of findings:

  • 73%, 54%, and 84% of experts see climate change as the top environmental issue, human rights as the leading social issue, and business ethics as the key governance issue, respectively, for ESG investors.
  • Over seven-in-ten experts (72%) stated that SDGs are extremely or moderately important in investment frameworks.
  • 48% of experts think that ESG investment is likely to become standard in the next 5 years.

 

Deliverables

The GLG Surveys team drafted the questionnaire with the support of GLG Network Member, Markus Barth, current Consultant for ESG Programs at Anatase Ltd.

  • 1 x Individual responses (“raw data”) in Excel.
  • 1 x PPT report with aggregated data.
  • Executive summary with key takeaways and highlights from the raw data.

Sample Questions

  • Which of the following innovations or developments is most likely to reshape ESG investing in the next 5 years?
  • How would you assess the overall quality and consistency of ESG disclosure among publicly listed companies today?
  • How important do you think water-related risk (e.g., scarcity, pollution) is as a factor for ESG-focused investors today?
  • In your view, how transparent are the ESG metrics for success?
  • How much do you agree with the following statement: “The EU taxonomy is too binary in what it defines as green”?
  • From your perspective, how are companies primarily using the SDGs?
  • From your experience, what are the top 3 biggest ESG challenges?

Access

This survey is available to subscribers of the Financial & Business Services (FBS) sector (Limited subscriptions and above). This offer includes the raw data file and a high-level presentation through PowerPoint. Please contact your GLG representative for details on your firm’s access.

DISCLAIMER

Please be advised that GLG Network Surveys operate differently than traditional GLG consultations, surveys, teleconferences, etc. and it is advisable that you consult with your firm’s legal and/or compliance department to review your use of the product and the payment for such work under your current subscription. 

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