ESG & Me: ESG transparency in Asia is still lagging behind

Despite improvements in the G space, the region still has some catching up to do when it comes to environmental, social and governance disclosure

In this episode of our ESG & Me series in association with AXA IM, we delve into the challenges surrounding ESG.

Amanda O’Toole, a fund manager within AXA IM’s global equity division, shines a light on what investors expect from their ESG providers and how asset managers can deliver on those requirements.

‘What’s really important for investors is that we push towards absolute best-in-class practices and keep pushing the boundaries in terms of what’s achievable,’ she said. ‘We should be demonstrating how and why responsible investing can contribute to risk-adjusted returns.’