Today, global sustainability platform Worldfavor is proud to announce its new partnership with NorthPeak Advisory – a specialist ESG advisory firm that services Asset Managers, Asset Owners and Corporates. This new partnership will create a foundation for close collaboration on the two companies' shared mission of advancing ESG integration and responsible investment practices throughout the investment process.

As asset owners increase their focus on environmental, social and governance (“ESG”) considerations within the investment process, and particularly climate-related considerations, asset managers are responding to these demands. However, while doing so they are unintentionally opening themselves up to compliance risk, with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) increasingly scrutinizing asset manager ESG claims to protect investors, and flows of capital, from being subject to Greenwashing.

The focus of European regulators is turning to the world of ESG ratings; but can active managers get ahead and find investment opportunities? Our Head of Advisory, Will Bryant, provides commentary on recent regulatory proposals.