ESG & Credit: How To Mitigate Both Financial And Climate Risks

Institutional investors are increasingly looking at making their significant fixed income allocations part of their sustainable investing strategy. But whilst the recent market turmoil highlights the need to further include ESG in foundational risk management efforts, some challenges around data and portfolio construction still remain in the fixed income space. During this webinar our experts will explore how to: • Combine ESG and credit research to mitigate portfolio downside risk • Construct portfolios to avoid unintended risks • Minimize the carbon footprint in fixed income portfolios Presented by: Brad Camden, director of fixed income and Valeria Dinershteyn, senior sustainability specialist, EMEA, Northern Trust Asset Management Moderator: Brendan Maton IMPORTANT INFORMATION This material is directed to eligible counterparties and professional clients only and should not be relied upon by retail investors. The information is not intended for distribution or use by any person in any jurisdiction where such distribution would be contrary to local law or regulation. Northern Trust and its affiliates may have positions in and may effect transactions in the markets, contracts and related investments different than described in this information. Investing involves risk- no investment strategy or risk management technique can guarantee returns or eliminate risk in any market environment. Simulated past performance and actual past performance is no guarantee of future results. Northern Trust Asset Management is composed of Northern Trust Investments, Inc. Northern Trust Global Investments Limited, Northern Trust Fund Managers (Ireland) Limited, Northern Trust Global Investments Japan, K.K, NT Global Advisors Inc., 50 South Capital Advisors, LLC and investment personnel of The Northern Trust Company of Hong Kong Limited and The Northern Trust Company. © 2020 Northern Trust Corporation. Head Office: 50 South La Salle Street, Chicago, Illinois 60603 U.S.A.