In this episode of the Green Dream, the video series where ESG Clarity interviews key figureheads in the responsible investment world to get their views on the latest trends, news and movements in this evolving landscape, Natalie Kenway speaks to Patricia Ribeiro, senior vice president and senior portfolio manager at American Century Investments.
We discuss what ESG means to American Century Investments and the progress it has made.
Ribeiro also discusses the Global Emerging Markets strategy she runs, and how companies in EMs have started improving their ESG credentials from a very low base.
She highlights the lack of data on companies in the region and also the lack of understanding surrounding ESG, but says this is both a challenge and and opportunity as asset owners can have a real influence when engaging with company managements.
You can view the Green Dream video series below. The below videos were recorded prior to the coronavirus lockdown:
Green Dream with JPMAM’s Wu: ESG is not good or bad, it’s neutral
Green Dream with Gresham House CEO: We have more resources and more ambition
Green Dream with KBIGI’s O’Connor: Lack of coordinated action on climate change is a big problem
Green Dream with Nordea CEO: Industry collaboration on ESG is evolving
Green Dream with Wellian’s Philbin: Lack of clarity in sustainable investing could hold it back
Green Dream with 7IM’s Camilla Ritchie: Be aware of your ethical funds’ exclusions
Green Dream with Resonance’s Simon Chisholm: The lowdown on social impact investing
Green Dream with Architas’ Tom Woodfield: The environmental impact of unnecessary emails
Green Dream with Hawksmoor IM’s James Clark: I hope to see more and more sustainable launches
Green Dream with Stanhope Capital’s Outhwaite: How labelling can stifle innovation
Green Dream with Liontrust’s Michaelis: ‘It’s evident everywhere things need to change’
