By Ophélie Mortier, Responsible Investment Strategist, Degroof Petercam Asset Management
Responsible or sustainable investment continues to grow significantly. The integration of ESG (Environmental , Social, Governance) criteria into investment processes is definitely going mainstream. We consider this an integral part of our fiduciary duty as stewards of our clients’ funds.
An increasing number of asset managers, including DPAM, is convinced that integrating ESG criteria is not an option, but a must these days. After all, it is not only about optimizing the risk-reward of a portfolio, but also about excluding or mitigating certain risks. To name but a few, extreme natural events, large-scale forced immigration due to climate change, data...
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