Infrastructure's ethical turn

ETHICAL

Philippe Zaouati, head of Mirova - the responsible investment division of Natixis Asset Management, explains how responsible investing in niche asset classes such as infrastructure could help economic recovery in the long-term.

Today, when referring to socially responsible investment (SRI), the first thing that comes to mind is listed equity management. The techniques used range from integrating environmental, social and governance (ESG) criteria in analysis to applying these criteria in a more binding way to select companies. These management methods have undeniably had a positive impact. By gradually putting a price on extra-financial criteria, SRI has influenced corporate behaviour and continues to encourage companies to take their social responsibility into consideration when making investments. In order...