While environmental, social, and governance issues have risen in prominence among many asset owners, they still consider returns as the most crucial factor in the investment process.
That’s according to a new study from Ninety One, a global investment manager with US$154 billion in assets.
According to the research – which drew on a study of 300 specialists employed by asset allocators and advisors around the world, including endowments, pension plans, foundations, and sovereign wealth funds – ESG investing is now a strategic objective for 60% of asset owners in North America, reported Institutional Investor.
