Smith & Williamson | Friday Workshop | Leadership Conference 2020 | The Rising Tide of ESG Investing– Are you ready for the next wave?

The Rising Tide of ESG Investing– Are you ready for the next wave?

In 2020, we find ourselves under more pressure than ever to adhere to the principles of

sustainability, and that is no different in the investment world. The impact of COVID-19 has galvanised and strengthened the movement towards sustainable investing. ESG investing is an approach where Environmental, Social and Governance factors of companies are considered as part of the wider research process. This is based on the idea that a lack of compliance in these areas is a serious risk to the long-term viability of business models. In this interactive workshop, we will cover the following questions: ·

What does ESG & Responsible Investing really mean?

What impact has government response to COVID-19 had on Sustainable investing?

What does this mean for you as charity trustees?

What responsibilities do you have? ·

How can you prove to your stakeholders that you have a responsible investment process? ·

Will there be more regulation on responsible investing? How will that impact you?