The International Energy Agency (IEA) is a global organisation focused on energy policy and analysis. With a mandate to promote energy security, affordability, and sustainability, the IEA provides research, data, and insights to guide governments and industries. Visit for authoritative information on global energy trends and policies.

First Sentier Investors (FSI) is a global asset management group offering active investment capabilities across global and regional equities, cash and fixed income, and real assets. It is committed to principles of stewardship and responsible investment.

This study examines the positive relationship between ESG (environmental, social, and governance factors) and corporate financial performance, through examining over 2000 empirical studies; a strong business case is also seen across regions and asset classes. Findings show an expected alpha when embracing ESG in investment strategies.

Oliver Wyman is a global management consulting firm that services other firms, governments and society. They offer multiple capabilities in areas such as risk management, strategy, climate and sustainability. Their services cover a wide variety of industries including automotive, energy and nature resources, industrial products, financial services and education.

RockCreek is a global investment firm known for their innovation and focus on sustainability. With $15 billion in assets, they invest in a diverse portfolio of entrepreneurs, companies and investors. They focus on climate and sustainable opportunities across multi-asset class solutions.

The 'Project SAGE' series are benchmark reports released by the Wharton Social Impact Initiative, tracks venture capital, private equity, and private debt investments with a gender lens. The project's goal was to provide a “point in time” capture of the expanding gender lens investing opportunities globally.

Standard Chartered is a global bank with a distinctive network that stretches across core emerging markets in Asia, Africa, the Middle East and beyond. The bank has 85,000 employees and a presence in 59 markets, serving customers in close to 150 markets worldwide.

Alternative proteins have the potential to address rising environmental, health and animal welfare concerns. The report shows the potential land that can be saved if the world adopts alternative proteins in place of meat, and provides an overview of the alternative protein market.

A global law firm that works with national and multinational corporations, financial institutions and governments. Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer specialises in legal services such as tax, intellectual property, antitrust, finance, real estate and corporate.

Eight major value chains contribute to over half of the global carbon emissions, indicating that decarbonisation of the supply-chain will be essential in addressing corporate climate change impact. Abatement solutions are already available and affordable. This report addresses how to decarbonise the value chain based on industry.

Boston Consulting Group (BCG) is a global consulting firm offering integrated solutions through management consulting, technology and design, and corporate and digital ventures. They work with clients to embrace a transformational approach aimed at benefiting all stakeholders, empowering organisations to grow, build sustainable competitive advantage, and drive positive societal impact.

Wharton University of Pennsylvania is changing the way business is done. This is through educating, informing, and inspiring the leaders who are meeting the world’s complex challenges, advancing business practice, and driving economic growth at a global scale.

2020 brought record levels of interest and fund flows into sustainable funds in the US as investors became increasingly concerned about COVID-19, climate change and social issues. The record flows were followed with an immense increase in the sustainable fund universe and outperformance over conventional funds.

Morningstar is a leading provider of independent investment research. The company offers an extensive line of products and services for individual investors, financial advisors, asset managers, retirement plan providers and sponsors, and institutional investors in the debt and private capital markets.

The CFA Institute is an organisation which provides education to investment professionals in regards to economics, ethics, financial analysis and corporate finance. The institute aims to promote high standards through globally recognised qualifications which require recipients to maintain these standards at all times.

This survey report provides a digestible collection of sustainable investing insights from hedge fund managers across North America, Europe and the Asia-Pacific, and key takeaways on best practice trends.