2021 Annual ESG Manager Survey
The annual survey has evolved over the years, enabling deeper insights into trends and into how attitudes toward responsible investing have changed since it launched in 2015. The results from our 2021 survey indicate that there is an amplified focus on climate risk and a strong commitment to reaching net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.
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Turning up the volume
Have ESG factors increased or decreased in importance? Our 2020 annual ESG survey of active managers assesses the integration of ESG considerations in investment processes among equity, fixed income and private markets managers.
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Our annual environmental, social and governance (ESG) active management survey assesses the integration of ESG considerations in investment processes among equity, fixed income and private-markets managers. Our 2019 survey spotlights firmwide policies, personnel, use of data, engagement and integration.
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We survey hundreds of firms from the active management industry, across equity, fixed income and private markets to under how asset managers are integrating ESG considerations in their investment process.
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