While demand for ESG-compliant investments remains strong, some investors’ willingness to engage in rigorous sustainability analysis has reduced, with many placing greater reliance on external ESG ratings, controversy screens and compliance assessments.
Lloyd McAllister, Head of Sustainable Investment at Carmignac, looks back at the main market events of 2024 and assesses the role played by sustainable investment issues in these developments.
As Donald Trump’s second presidential term looms, there are fears that all is doomed for sustainable investment. We are more optimistic. There will of course be trials and tribulations ahead, but a period of justifiable, and in some parts, required, challenge should be welcomed.
Imane Kabbaj, head of sustainable investment specialists, explores the origins of ESG in CLOs, how ESG integration in CLOs evolved overtime, how Carmignac integrates ESG in CLOs and what the future looks like.
Raphaël Gallardo, Kevin Thozet, and Lloyd McAllister look ahead to the potential impact of the US election result on the economy, markets, asset allocation and sustainable investments.