This webinar will discuss ESG integration into passive investing and smart beta strategies. The world of index-based investing is in flux as ESG integration into passive is on course to become the norm for new mandates as we enter the era of “Smart Sustainability”.
DISCUSSION TOPICS:
• The why - rationale from major asset owners on integrating ESG into passive strategies
• Global developments - ESG, sustainability metrics and indexes
• Smart Sustainability - bringing together ESG with smart beta factors
• The challenges - corporate disclosure and access to data
• Corporate engagement - passive funds/indexes driving changes in corporate behavior
• The action and implementation - the pension fund perspective
• Live Q&A with the audience members
SPEAKERS:
David Harris, Head of Sustainable Investment, FTSE Russell
Mark Thompson, CIO, HSBC Bank UK Pension Scheme
Maurice Versaevel, Investment Strategist, PGGM
Moderated by Daniel Brooksbank, Editor, Responsible-Investor.com
This webinar is in partnership with FTSE Russell