Due Diligence on ESG

ESG – Environmental, Sustainability, and Governance investing is one of the hot topics in the alternative investment industry – MEMBER ONLY CONTENT ESG mandates and requirements are increasing by pension funds and other institutional investors, requiring investment managers to develop and articulate their ESG policies and manage their portfolio accordingly. The next phase to this trend is the due diligence by the investors and reporting obligations of the managers to demonstrate that the ESG policies are a core component of the investment strategy and not a mere aspirational goal. We will review the current environment and look to the next phase of the growing ESG requirements and obligations. Learning Objectives:

• Understanding the current metrics and ESG standards.
• Structures to effectively promote ESG investments
• ESG focused diligence procedures and reporting