The Association of Investment Companies (AIC) has published the ESG policies of its member companies, with 63% having submitted an ESG disclosure already.
Investment companies' ESG policies are now available on AIC members' profile pages, alongside data about performance and information on portfolio holdings, which AIC chief executive Ian Sayers said will enable investors to "easily incorporate ESG into their investment decisions". According to the AIC, that 63% represents 68% of members' assets. Sustainable Investment Festival 2021 Live Blog The ESG disclosures are "free form", which means investment trusts can fully explain their ESG policies, including whether they have adopted or signed up to the UN Principles for Responsible In...
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