Schroders, a global investment management company, has announced its commitment to further advance its environmental, social and governance (ESG) goals, following the establishment of its regional sustainability hub in Singapore last year.
In a press release dated June 16, Schroders says its Center of Excellence for Sustainability (CoES) will see an increase in its ESG-dedicated headcount in the coming months, with the appointment of a head of Asian sustainability strategy as well as three Asian ESG specialists.
Schroders’s Asian sustainability team will engage in dialogue with asset owners, introducing ESG insights and thought leadership.
Additionally, the CoES houses an ESG education hub which will provide Schroder employees and clients with an engaging learning experience about sustainable development.
“The CoES is a strategically important initiative to address opportunities arising from the transition to a low carbon economy, and to stake our sustainability leadership across Asia. It plays a pivotal role in anchoring client partnerships, leveraging on the strengths of our sustainability capabilities and proprietary toolkits to support our clients in delivering their sustainability priorities” says Lily Choh, Singapore CEO and head of institutional APAC.
Schroders will also introduce its Global Transformation Range in Singapore, offering investors access to more sustainability-focused thematic funds, in addition to the Schroder ISF Global Climate Change Equity and Schroder ISF Global Sustainable Growth funds that are already available.
Schroders says it’s planning to apply for the inclusion of these funds under the Central Provident Fund (CPF) Investment Scheme.
Schroders also highlights its subsidiary Blue Orchard Finance, which has its Asia Pacific hub based in Singapore. The impact investment manager will be extending beyond its flagship microfinance strategy to include capabilities in listed debt, impact focused private equity, and sustainable infrastructure.
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