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Insurers and Pension Funds 

The “Asset Owner Net Zero Strategy of the Year” award recognises a pension fund or insurer that has developed and implemented an outstanding strategy to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions through their investment strategy or asset allocation activity.

The awardee should have demonstrated a clear and ambitious plan to ensure either directly or via fund managers the reduction of emissions across their investment portfolio holdings and a strong commitment to transparency and accountability for attaining portfolio net zero status. They should also have demonstrated leadership in promoting sustainable practices and have a track record of successfully implementing solutions to mitigate their environmental impact.

This award is intended for an organisation, though individual leaders driving organisational approaches may be noted.
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Asset Owner Net Zero Strategy of the Year

Our judges will be looking for:

  • This award is open to regulated pension fund or insurer domiciled in a European jurisdiction and regulated by a European authority. The investment team does not need to be based physically in Europe.
  • There is no minimum track record required to enter. However, the number of years that the fund has been in existence for is asked for as part of the entry process.
  • Submissions should not exceed 200 words per answer.

Questions to be answered are:

Provide details on the net zero investment strategy and why you believe the approach taken is particularly commendable, including why you decided to take this approach? In addition, what notable roles are there in the organisation that demonstrate a significant and long lasting commitment to achieving net zero status in your investment strategy? Submissions will be evaluated on a scale of 1 – 100, on the basis of:

  • If the judges assess the organisation is addressing particularly important net zero issues
  • If the approach to net zero investments is particularly commendable
  • How significant highlighted roles at the management company are to ensuring an ongoing and long lasting commitment to ESG

Please provide at least one example of an investment that underscores the philosophy behind the investment strategy. Submissions will be evaluated on a scale of 1 – 100, on the basis of:

  • How deeply engrained the judges belief the commitment to achieving net zero status
  • The credibility of the example provided and impact on the fund

Please provide the performance history of three net zero focussed investments (at least three years)? Please explain why these investments are particularly important to the overall strategy. Submissions will be evaluated on a scale of 1 – 100, on the basis of:

  • How successful the asset owner group has been in selecting investments that deliver positive performance
  • If the judges view the funds judgement as to why the highlighted investments are important, to be backed by a credible argument

The “Asset Owner Social Responsibility, Diversity, and Inclusion Strategy of the Year” award recognises a pension fund or insurer that has developed and implemented an outstanding strategy to promote good Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) practises through their investment strategy or asset allocation activity. 

The awardee should have demonstrated a clear and ambitious plan to ensure either directly or via third-party fund managers excellence in how investment recipients act on and report their CSR, diversity, and inclusion commitments, have created a detailed CSR, diversity and inclusion policy for all fund managers and / or investment recipients, and robust methodology for ensuring such policies are being adhered to.

This award is intended for an organisation, though individual leaders driving organisational approaches may be noted.
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Asset Owner Social Responsibility, Diversity, and Inclusion Strategy of the Year

Our judges will be looking for:

  • This award is open to regulated pension fund or insurer domiciled in a European jurisdiction and regulated by a European authority. The investment team does not need to be based physically in Europe.
  • There is no minimum track record required to enter. However, the number of years that the fund has been in existence for is asked for as part of the entry process.
  • Submissions should not exceed 200 words per answer

Provide details on the Social Responsibility, Diversity, and Inclusion Strategy or policies and why you believe the approach taken is particularly commendable, including why you decided to take this approach? In addition, how does the organisation ensure constituents of the investment strategy (fund managers and / or securities invested in) adhere to the organisations set policies? Submissions will be evaluated on a scale of 1 – 100, on the basis of:

  • If the judges assess the policy to be tackling important social issues, including that of diversity and inclusion
  • If the approach to Social Responsibility, Diversity, and Inclusion within the investment strategy is particularly commendable
  • How robust the organisation’s approach to ensuring constituents of the investment strategy adhere to the organisation’s Social Responsibility, Diversity, and Inclusion policies

Please provide at least one example of an investment that underscores the Social Responsibility, Diversity, and Inclusion philosophy behind the investment strategy. Submissions will be evaluated on a scale of 1 – 100, on the basis of:

  • How deeply engrained the judges belief the commitment to Social Responsibility, Diversity, and Inclusion is within the nominees organisation
  • The significance of the investment example provided, in the context of the organisation’s philosophy

Please provide the performance history of three Social Responsibility, Diversity, and Inclusion focussed investments (at least three years)? Please explain why these investments are particularly important to the overall strategy. Submissions will be evaluated on a scale of 1 – 100, on the basis of:

  • How successful the asset owner group has been in selecting investments that deliver positive performance
  • If the judges view the funds judgement as to why the highlighted investments are important, to be backed by a credible argument

The “Climate Change Report of the Year” award recognises a pension fund or insurer that has developed outstanding TCFD reporting structures that provides comprehensive and actionable information on the impacts of climate change in their investment activity.

The report should provide a clear and detailed analysis of the impacts their funds or security holdings have on combatting climate change. It should also include detail on how the organisation intends to further develop their TCFD reports, written in a way that is accessible to a broad audience.
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Climate Change Report of the Year

Our judges will be looking for:

  • This award is open to regulated pension funds and insurers, domiciled in a European jurisdiction and regulated by a European authority. The investment team does not need to be based physically in Europe.
  • There is no minimum track record required to enter. However, the number of years that the fund has been in existence for is asked for as part of the entry process.
  • Submissions should not exceed 200 words per answer

Provide a maximum 150 summary of the focus of your Climate Change / TCFD report, that best captures it’s focus. Please detail why you decided to take this approach. Submissions will be evaluated on a scale of 1 – 100, on the basis of:

  • If the judges assess the focus of the TCFD report to be particularly well thought out and tackling particularly important elements / factors related to climate change
  • How robust, clear, and credible the judges perceive the organisation’s approach to the reporting process to be

What lessons have been learnt that have assisted in the development of the Climate Change report, that you believe have made it a leading approach amongst peers. Submissions will be evaluated on a scale of 1 – 100, on the basis of:

  • How important the judges asses the lessons learnt to be in overall development of the climate change report
  • The judges perception that the nominees Climate Change report positions it as a leader in it’s peer group

What one example are you most proud of, that underscores the importance of Climate Change to the overall organisation? Submissions will be evaluated on a scale of 1 – 100, on the basis of:

  • How significant the example is in demonstrating the importance of Climate Change and processes to the overall organisation
  • The importance the judges place on the example provided, as an indicator that the organisation / fund is a stand out performer in the area of Climate Change

The "ESG DC Pension Scheme of the Year" award recognises a Defined Contribution (DC) Pension Scheme (including master trusts) that has developed a clear commitment to highlighting Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors in the investments / funds offered to scheme members.

The award winner will have shown exceptional leadership, demonstrated a commitment to including ESG focussed funds as part of default fund offerings and / or comprehensively communicating to scheme members the availability as well as risks and return potential of self-select ESG funds available to them.
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ESG DC Pension Scheme of the Year

Our judges will be looking for:

  • This award is open to regulated Defined Contribution pension schemes or master trusts domiciled in a European jurisdiction and regulated by a European authority. The management team does not need to be based physically in Europe.
  • There is no minimum track record required to enter. However, the number of years that the scheme has been in existence for is asked for as part of the entry process.
  • Submissions should not exceed 200 words per answer.

Questions to be answered are:

In what way(s) does the scheme / master trust focus on ESG in the default funds and / or investment options available to scheme members, for how long has this been the case, and why this choice of focus? In addition, what notable roles are there in the organisation that demonstrate a significant and long lasting commitment to ESG? Submissions will be evaluated on a scale of 1 – 100, on the basis of:

  • How deeply embedded the judges feel ESG is in the types of investments / investment exposure offered to scheme members
  • If the judges assess the organisation to be addressing a single or range of important ESG issues or gaps in the market
  • How significant highlighted roles at the management company are to ensuring an ongoing and long lasting commitment to ESG

What innovations have been created and applied to the scheme, that strengthen it’s risk management processes and / or return potential as it relates to a focus on ESG? Please provide at least one example that supports your case for the innovation to strengthen risk management processes and / or return potential. Submissions will be evaluated on a scale of 1 – 100, on the basis of:

  • How important the judges asses the innovations to be in managing risk and driving returns
  • The credibility of the example provided and impact on the pension

What one example are you most proud of? Submissions will be evaluated on a scale of 1 – 100, on the basis of:

  • How significant the example was (at the time of the example) for delivering risk adjusted returns for pension members
  • How important the example is in forecasting future positive risk adjusted returns for members

The ‘ESG Insurance Investment Strategy of the Year’ award recognises an Insurance company that has developed and implemented an exceptional Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) asset allocation framework and / or investment strategy.

The award winner will have demonstrated a commitment to integrating ESG considerations into their investment decision-making process across all asset classes, and have achieved strong financial returns while also promoting responsible corporate practices and positively impacting society and the environment.

This category is to highlight and honour an insurer that who demonstrates that ESG factors are core to their organisation and investment decision making.
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ESG Insurance Investment Strategy of the Year

Our judges will be looking for:

  • This award is open to regulated insurers domiciled in a European jurisdiction and regulated by a European authority. The investment team does not need to be based physically in Europe.
  • There is no minimum track record required to enter. However, the number of years that the business has been in existence for is asked for as part of the entry process.
  • Submissions should not exceed 200 words per answer.

Questions to be answered are:

Tell us about the history of the investment strategy, what aspects to ESG it focuses on and why, and notable roles in the business that demonstrate a significant and long lasting commitment to ESG. Submissions will be evaluated on a scale of 1 – 100, on the basis of:

  • How unique or novel the judges feel the approach to ESG investing is
  • If the judges asses the fund to be addressing a single or range of important ESG issues or gaps in the market
  • How significant highlighted roles within the insurer are to ensuring an ongoing and long lasting commitment to ESG

What innovations have been created and applied to the fund, that strengthen it’s risk management processes and / or return potential? Please provide at least one example that supports your case for the innovation to strengthen risk management processes and / or return potential. Submissions will be evaluated on a scale of 1 – 100, on the basis of:

  • How important the judges asses the innovations to be in managing risk and driving returns
  • The credibility of the example provided and impact on the fund

What involvement does the insurers company management and board have in the investment strategy that demonstrates the importance placed on ESG factors inclusion within the investment strategy? Submissions will be evaluated on a scale of 1 – 100, on the basis of:

  • The nature of senior managers and board members involvement, relative to judges expectations of how much company management / board should be involved or aware of the investment team's approach
  • How important the judges perceive ESG factors to be to the insurers approach to investing. Lower points will be awarded where the judges perceive ESG factors to not be core to the insurers asset allocation or investment plans, with lowest points awarded if an insurers appears to be including ESG factors solely as a means to claim ESG credentials.

What one example are you most proud of? Submissions will be evaluated on a scale of 1 – 100, on the basis of:

  • How significant the example was (at the time of the example) for delivering risk adjusted returns for the insurer
  • How important the example is in forecasting future positive risk adjusted returns for the insurer

The "ESG Pension Fund Investment Strategy of the Year" award recognises a Defined Benefit Pension Fund that has developed and implemented an exceptional Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) asset allocation framework and / or investment strategy.

The award winner will have demonstrated a commitment to integrating ESG considerations into their investment decision-making process across all asset classes, and have achieved strong financial returns while also promoting responsible corporate practices and positively impacting society and the environment.

This category is to highlight and honour a defined benefit pension fund who demonstrates that ESG factors are core to their organisation and investment decision making.
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ESG Pension Fund Investment Strategy of the Year

Our judges will be looking for:

  • This award is open to regulated Defined Benefit pension funds domiciled in a European jurisdiction and regulated by a European authority. The investment team does not need to be based physically in Europe.
  • There is no minimum track record required to enter. However, the number of years that the fund has been in existence for is asked for as part of the entry process.
  • Submissions should not exceed 200 words per answer

Questions to be answered are:

Tell us about the history of the investment strategy, what aspects to ESG it focuses on and why, and notable roles in the business that demonstrate a significant and long lasting commitment to ESG. Submissions will be evaluated on a scale of 1 – 100, on the basis of:

  • How unique or novel the judges feel the approach to ESG investing is
  • If the judges asses the fund to be addressing a single or range of important ESG issues or gaps in the market
  • How significant highlighted roles within the management of the pension fund are to ensuring an ongoing and long lasting commitment to ESG

What innovations have been created and applied to the fund, that strengthen it’s risk management processes and / or return potential? Please provide at least one example that supports your case for the innovation to strengthen risk management processes and / or return potential. Submissions will be evaluated on a scale of 1 – 100, on the basis of:

  • How important the judges asses the innovations to be in managing risk and driving returns
  • The credibility of the example provided and impact on the fund

What involvement does the pension board have in the investment strategy, that demonstrates the importance placed on ESG factors to the fund? Submissions will be evaluated on a scale of 1 – 100, on the basis of:

  • The nature of senior managers and board members involvement, relative to judges expectations of how much company management / board should be involved or aware of the funds management
  • How important the judges perceive the fund is to the overall company. Lower points will be awarded where the judges perceive the approach to ESG investing is not core to the overall fund, with lowest points awarded if ESG factors appear to be offered solely as a means to claim ESG credentials.

What one example are you most proud of? Submissions will be evaluated on a scale of 1 – 100, on the basis of:

  • How significant the example was (at the time of the example) for delivering risk adjusted returns for members
  • How important the example is in forecasting future positive risk adjusted returns for pension members

Operations, Risk, and Reporting 

*Open for entry to all organisation profiles

The "Best ESG Risk Management Approach" award recognises the organisation that has implemented the most effective and innovative approach to managing Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) risks in their investment portfolio.

The award winner will have demonstrated a commitment to integrating ESG considerations into their risk management processes, and have effectively identified, assessed, and managed ESG risks in their portfolio. The award will be given to an organisation that has shown a commitment to responsible investing, through a combination of factors such as ESG risk management policies, procedures, and performance, and level of transparency and engagement with stakeholders.

This category is to honour the best organisation that has implemented an outstanding approach to manage ESG risks in its investment portfolio.
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Best ESG Risk Management Approach

Our judges will be looking for:

  • This award is open to regulated pension funds, insurers, and third-party investment or / and fund managers, domiciled in a European jurisdiction and regulated by a European authority. The investment team does not need to be based physically in Europe.
  • There is no minimum track record required to enter. However, the number of years that the fund has been in existence for is asked for as part of the entry process.
  • Submissions should not exceed 200 words per answer.

Provide details on the ESG risk management framework and processes employed and why you believe the approach taken is particularly commendable. Please detail why you decided to take this approach. In addition, what notable roles are there in the organisation that demonstrate a significant and long lasting commitment to optimal management of ESG risks in the investment strategy? Submissions will be evaluated on a scale of 1 – 100, on the basis of:

  • If the judges assess the processes employed to be particularly well thought out, clear, and credible, to consistently managing ESG risks in the investment strategy / fund range on offer
  • The perceived importance of the highlighted role in supporting the ESG risk management framework and processes

What lessons have been learnt that have assisted in the development of the ESG risk management framework and processes. Submissions will be evaluated on a scale of 1 – 100, on the basis of:

  • How important the judges asses the lessons learnt to be in overall development of the ESG risk management framework and processes
  • The credibility of the example provided and perceived impact on the organisation

What one example are you most proud of, that underscores the importance of the ESG risk management framework and processes to the overall organisation? Submissions will be evaluated on a scale of 1 – 100, on the basis of:

  • How significant the example is in demonstrating the importance of the ESG risk management framework and processes to the overall organisation
  • The importance the judges place on the example provided, as an indicator that the organisation / fund is a stand out performer in the area of ESG risk management

The “ESG Innovation of the Year” award recognises an organisation that has implemented a particularly novel, new, or alternative approach to their ESG investment strategy, asset allocation framework, or operational process, that sheds a light onto the innovative efforts taking place to create positive change within the industry.

The winner and those shortlisted will be recognised for their innovative concept, the intent, the thought process behind the initiative(s), essential data and information showing how the innovation has performed, and lessons learnt to date. Particular emphasis will be put on how truly different the initiative is considered to be from wider industry efforts, not the success, to ensure trail blazers and those seeking to break new ground are recognised. The ‘innovation’ must have been in place for at least one calendar year, to provide enough information and data on results to date for judges to be able to assess entries equally on their merit.
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ESG Innovation of the Year

Our judges will be looking for:

  • This award is open to regulated pension funds, insurers, and third-party investment or / and fund managers, domiciled in a European jurisdiction and regulated by a European authority. The investment team does not need to be based physically in Europe.
  • There is no minimum track record required to enter. However, the number of years that the fund has been in existence for is asked for as part of the entry process.
  • Submissions should not exceed 200 words per answer

Provide details on the processes employed and why you believe the approach taken is particularly commendable. Please detail why you decided to take this approach. In addition, what notable roles are there in the organisation that demonstrate a significant and long lasting commitment to optimal management of ESG innovation in the investment strategy? Submissions will be evaluated on a scale of 1 – 100, on the basis of:

  • If the judges assess the processes employed to be particularly well thought out, clear, and credible, to consistently managing ESG innovation in the investment strategy / fund range on offer
  • The perceived importance of the highlighted role in supporting ESG innovation and processes

What lessons have been learnt that have assisted in the development of ESG innovation and processes. Submissions will be evaluated on a scale of 1 – 100, on the basis of:

  • How important the judges asses the lessons learnt to be in overall development of ESG innovation and processes
  • The credibility of the example provided and perceived impact on the organisation

What one example are you most proud of, that underscores the importance of ESG innovation o the overall organisation? Submissions will be evaluated on a scale of 1 – 100, on the basis of:

  • How significant the example is in demonstrating the importance of ESG innovation to the overall organisation
  • The importance the judges place on the example provided, as an indicator that the organisation / fund is a stand out performer in the area of ESG innovation

The “ESG Operations and Reporting Leader” award recognising an investment organisation and individuals within that have developed reporting processes throughout their entire operational set-up that show clarity, a robust set-up, and commitment to identifying ESG factors throughout the organisations general business activities.

The operational and reporting framework should demonstrate a clear and ambitious plan to reduce the company's environmental footprint, promote social responsibility, and ensure governance best practices across all operational activities. It should be based on the latest ESG standards and guidelines, and should be transparent, measurable and include targets for continuous improvement. The framework should be implemented in all aspects of the company's operations and should be regularly reviewed, reported and communicated to all stakeholders.

This award is intended to honour an organisation based on its investment operational activities rather than investment management, asset allocation, or trading activity.
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ESG Operations and Reporting Leader

Our judges will be looking for:

  • This award is open to regulated pension funds, insurers, and third-party investment or / and fund managers, domiciled in a European jurisdiction and regulated by a European authority. The investment team does not need to be based physically in Europe.
  • There is no minimum track record required to enter. However, the number of years that the fund has been in existence for is asked for as part of the entry process.
  • Submissions should not exceed 200 words per answer.

Provide details on the ESG investment reporting processes employed and why you believe the approach taken is particularly commendable. Please detail why you decided to take this approach? In addition, what notable roles are there in the organisation that demonstrate a significant and long lasting commitment to optimal reporting of ESG factors in the investment strategy? Submissions will be evaluated on a scale of 1 – 100, on the basis of:

  • If the judges assess the processes employed to be particularly well thought out, clear, and credible, to consistently providing reliable and accurate information on the organisation’s exposure to ESG factors in the investment strategy / funds
  • The perceived importance of the highlighted role in supporting the ESG reporting processes

What lessons have been learnt that have assisted in the development of the ESG reporting process. Submissions will be evaluated on a scale of 1 – 100, on the basis of:

  • How important the judges asses the lessons learnt to be in overall development of the ESG reporting process and structures
  • The credibility of the example provided and perceived impact on the organisation

What one example are you most proud of, that underscores the importance of the ESG reporting process to the overall organisation? Submissions will be evaluated on a scale of 1 – 100, on the basis of:

  • How significant the example is in demonstrating the importance of the ESG reporting process to the overall organisation
  • The importance the judges place on the example provided, as an indicator that the organisation / fund is a stand out performer in the area of ESG reporting processes

Third-Party Asset Managers 

The "Best ESG Investment Fund: Emerging Markets" award recognises the top-performing fund that integrates Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) considerations into a majority Emerging Markets focussed fund offering.

Emerging Markets include investments in countries included in the 24 countries that make up the constituents of the MSCI Emerging Markets Index. The fund should have a track record of strong financial returns while also promoting responsible corporate practices and positively impacting society and the environment. The award winner will be chosen based on a combination of factors such as fund performance, ESG integration, and the level of transparency and engagement with stakeholders.

This category is to honour a fund that is deemed by the judges to offer the best potential for risk adjusted returns due to its approach to ESG factors into the future.
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Best ESG Investment Fund: Emerging Markets

Our judges will be looking for:

  • This award is open to regulated fund managers domiciled in a European jurisdiction and open to investment from European based institutional investors. The fund managers do not need to be based physically in Europe.
  • There is no minimum track record required to enter. However, the number of years that the fund has been in existence for is asked for as part of the entry process.
  • Submissions should not exceed 200 words per answer.

Tell us about the purpose of your fund management business, what aspects of ESG it focuses on and why, and notable roles in the business that demonstrate a significant and long lasting commitment to ESG. Submissions will be evaluated on a scale of 1 – 100, on the basis of:

  • How unique or novel the judges feel the fund concept is
  • If the judges asses the fund to be addressing a single or range of important ESG issues or gaps in the market
  • How significant highlighted roles at the management company are to ensuring an ongoing and long lasting commitment to ESG

What innovations have been created and applied to the fund, that strengthen it’s risk management processes and / or return potential? Please provide at least one example that supports your case for the innovation to strengthen risk management processes and / or return potential. Submissions will be evaluated on a scale of 1 – 100, on the basis of:

  • How important the judges asses the innovations to be in managing risk and driving returns
  • The credibility of the example provided and impact on the fund

What involvement does the company management and board have in the fund, that demonstrates the importance placed on the fund to the business? Submissions will be evaluated on a scale of 1 – 100, on the basis of:

  • The nature of senior managers and board members involvement, relative to judges expectations of how much company management / board should be involved or aware of the funds management
  • How important the judges perceive the fund is to the overall company. Lower points will be awarded where the judges perceive the fund to not be core to the business, with lowest points awarded if a fund appears to be offered solely as a means to claim ESG credentials.

What one example are you most proud of? Submissions will be evaluated on a scale of 1 – 100, on the basis of:

  • How significant the example was (at the time of the example) for delivering risk adjusted returns for investors
  • How important the example is in forecasting future positive risk adjusted returns for investors

The "Best ESG Investment Fund: Equities" award recognises a fund that integrates Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) considerations into a fund focussed in the majority on Equity securities. The fund should have a track record of strong financial returns while also promoting responsible corporate practices, both societal and good governance related, and positively impacting society and the environment.

The award winner will be chosen based on a combination of factors such as fund performance, ESG integration, and the level of transparency and engagement with stakeholders.

This category is to honour a fund that is deemed by the judges to offer the best potential for risk adjusted returns due to its approach to ESG considerations into the future.
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Best ESG Investment Fund: Equities

Our judges will be looking for:

  • This award is open to regulated fund managers domiciled in a European jurisdiction and open to investment from European based institutional investors. The fund managers do not need to be based physically in Europe.
  • There is no minimum track record required to enter. However, the number of years that the fund has been in existence for is asked for as part of the entry process.
  • Submissions should not exceed 200 words per answer

Questions to be answered are:

Tell us about the concept of your fund, what it’s purpose is, and any notable structures, processes, or team member roles that you believe make it stand out from it’s peer group. Submissions will be evaluated on a scale of 1 – 100, on the basis of:

  • How unique or novel the judges feel the fund concept is
  • If the judges asses the fund to addressing an important ESG issue or gap in the market
  • How much the structures, processes, and team member roles detailed, stand out from peers

What lessons have been learnt in running the fund that have helped / are helping it’s evolution and demonstrate a commitment to continual development of the fund approach? Submissions will be evaluated on a scale of 1 – 100, on the basis of:

  • How credible the judges asses the lessons to be in ensuring the safe and successful running of the fund
  • The effect the lessons had on running of the fund

What involvement does the company management and board have in the fund, that demonstrates the importance placed on the fund to the business? Submissions will be evaluated on a scale of 1 – 100, on the basis of:

  • The nature of senior managers and board members involvement, relative to judges expectations of how much company management / board should be involved or aware of the funds management
  • How important the judges perceive the fund is to the overall company. Lower points will be awarded where the judges perceive the fund to not be core to the business, with lowest points awarded if a fund appears to be offered solely as a means to claim ESG credentials.

What one example are you most proud of? Submissions will be evaluated on a scale of 1 – 100, on the basis of:

  • How significant the example was (at the time of the example) for delivering risk adjusted returns for investors
  • How important the example is in forecasting future positive risk adjusted returns for investors

The "Best ESG Investment Fund: Fixed Income" award recognises a fund that integrates Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) considerations into a fund focussed majority on investments in Fixed Income securities. Fixed income securities include bonds, notes, and other debt instruments. The fund should have a track record of strong financial returns while also promoting responsible corporate practices and positively impacting society and the environment.

The award winner will be chosen based on a combination of factors such as fund performance, ESG integration, and the level of transparency and engagement with stakeholders.

This category is to honour a fund that is deemed by the judges to offer the best potential for risk adjusted returns due to its approach to ESG factors into the future.
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Best ESG Investment Fund: Fixed Income

Our judges will be looking for:

  • This award is open to regulated fund managers domiciled in a European jurisdiction and open to investment from European based institutional investors. The fund managers do not need to be based physically in Europe.
  • There is no minimum track record required to enter. However, the number of years that the fund has been in existence for is asked for as part of the entry process.
  • Submissions should not exceed 200 words per answer.

Tell us about the purpose of your fund management business, what aspects of ESG it focuses on and why, and notable roles in the business that demonstrate a significant and long lasting commitment to ESG. Submissions will be evaluated on a scale of 1 – 100, on the basis of:

  • How unique or novel the judges feel the fund concept is
  • If the judges asses the fund to be addressing a single or range of important ESG issues or gaps in the market
  • How significant highlighted roles at the management company are to ensuring an ongoing and long lasting commitment to ESG

What innovations have been created and applied to the fund, that strengthen it’s risk management processes and / or return potential? Please provide at least one example that supports your case for the innovation to strengthen risk management processes and / or return potential. Submissions will be evaluated on a scale of 1 – 100, on the basis of:

  • How important the judges asses the innovations to be in managing risk and driving returns
  • The credibility of the example provided and impact on the fund

What involvement does the company management and board have in the fund, that demonstrates the importance placed on the fund to the business? Submissions will be evaluated on a scale of 1 – 100, on the basis of:

  • The nature of senior managers and board members involvement, relative to judges expectations of how much company management / board should be involved or aware of the funds management
  • How important the judges perceive the fund is to the overall company. Lower points will be awarded where the judges perceive the fund to not be core to the business, with lowest points awarded if a fund appears to be offered solely as a means to claim ESG credentials.

What one example are you most proud of? Submissions will be evaluated on a scale of 1 – 100, on the basis of:

  • How significant the example was (at the time of the example) for delivering risk adjusted returns for investors
  • How important the example is in forecasting future positive risk adjusted returns for investors

The "Best ESG Investment Fund: Infrastructure” award recognises the top-performing fund that integrates Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) considerations into a majority Infrastructure focussed fund offering. Infrastructure includes investments in “real assets,” which contain physical assets seen in everyday life, such as bridges, roads, highways, sewage systems, or energy but not property. The fund should have a track record of strong financial returns while also promoting responsible corporate practices and positively impacting society and the environment.

The award winner will be chosen based on a combination of factors such as fund performance, ESG integration, and the level of transparency and engagement with stakeholders.

This category is to honour a fund that is deemed by the judges to offer the best potential for risk adjusted returns due to its approach to ESG factors into the future.
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Best ESG Investment Fund: Infrastructure

Our judges will be looking for:

  • This award is open to regulated fund managers domiciled in a European jurisdiction and open to investment from European based institutional investors. The fund managers do not need to be based physically in Europe.
  • There is no minimum track record required to enter. However, the number of years that the fund has been in existence for is asked for as part of the entry process.
  • Submissions should not exceed 200 words per answer.

Tell us about the purpose of your fund management business, what aspects of ESG it focuses on and why, and notable roles in the business that demonstrate a significant and long lasting commitment to ESG. Submissions will be evaluated on a scale of 1 – 100, on the basis of:

  • How unique or novel the judges feel the fund concept is
  • If the judges asses the fund to be addressing a single or range of important ESG issues or gaps in the market
  • How significant highlighted roles at the management company are to ensuring an ongoing and long lasting commitment to ESG

What innovations have been created and applied to the fund, that strengthen it’s risk management processes and / or return potential? Please provide at least one example that supports your case for the innovation to strengthen risk management processes and / or return potential. Submissions will be evaluated on a scale of 1 – 100, on the basis of:

  • How important the judges asses the innovations to be in managing risk and driving returns
  • The credibility of the example provided and impact on the fund

What involvement does the company management and board have in the fund, that demonstrates the importance placed on the fund to the business? Submissions will be evaluated on a scale of 1 – 100, on the basis of:

  • The nature of senior managers and board members involvement, relative to judges expectations of how much company management / board should be involved or aware of the funds management
  • How important the judges perceive the fund is to the overall company. Lower points will be awarded where the judges perceive the fund to not be core to the business, with lowest points awarded if a fund appears to be offered solely as a means to claim ESG credentials.

What one example are you most proud of? Submissions will be evaluated on a scale of 1 – 100, on the basis of:

  • How significant the example was (at the time of the example) for delivering risk adjusted returns for investors
  • How important the example is in forecasting future positive risk adjusted returns for investors

The "Best ESG Investment Fund: Property" award recognises the top-performing fund that integrates Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) considerations into a majority Property focussed fund offering. Property investments include those made for the purpose of generating a return from rental income and / or asset value appreciation. The fund should have a track record of strong financial returns while also promoting responsible corporate practices and positively impacting society and the environment.

The award winner will be chosen based on a combination of factors such as fund performance, ESG integration, and the level of transparency and engagement with stakeholders. This category is to honour a fund that is deemed by the judges to offer the best potential for risk adjusted returns due to its approach to ESG factors into the future.
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Best ESG Investment Fund: Property

Our judges will be looking for:

  • This award is open to regulated fund managers domiciled in a European jurisdiction and open to investment from European based institutional investors. The fund managers do not need to be based physically in Europe.
  • There is no minimum track record required to enter. However, the number of years that the fund has been in existence for is asked for as part of the entry process.
  • Submissions should not exceed 200 words per answer.

Tell us about the purpose of your fund management business, what aspects of ESG it focuses on and why, and notable roles in the business that demonstrate a significant and long lasting commitment to ESG. Submissions will be evaluated on a scale of 1 – 100, on the basis of:

  • How unique or novel the judges feel the fund concept is
  • If the judges asses the fund to be addressing a single or range of important ESG issues or gaps in the market
  • How significant highlighted roles at the management company are to ensuring an ongoing and long lasting commitment to ESG

What innovations have been created and applied to the fund, that strengthen it’s risk management processes and / or return potential? Please provide at least one example that supports your case for the innovation to strengthen risk management processes and / or return potential. Submissions will be evaluated on a scale of 1 – 100, on the basis of:

  • How important the judges asses the innovations to be in managing risk and driving returns
  • The credibility of the example provided and impact on the fund

What involvement does the company management and board have in the fund, that demonstrates the importance placed on the fund to the business? Submissions will be evaluated on a scale of 1 – 100, on the basis of:

  • The nature of senior managers and board members involvement, relative to judges expectations of how much company management / board should be involved or aware of the funds management
  • How important the judges perceive the fund is to the overall company. Lower points will be awarded where the judges perceive the fund to not be core to the business, with lowest points awarded if a fund appears to be offered solely as a means to claim ESG credentials.

What one example are you most proud of? Submissions will be evaluated on a scale of 1 – 100, on the basis of:

  • How significant the example was (at the time of the example) for delivering risk adjusted returns for investors
  • How important the example is in forecasting future positive risk adjusted returns for investors

The "Best ESG Investment Fund: Private Markets" award recognises the top-performing fund that integrates Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) considerations into a fund offering that makes the majority of it’s investments in Private Market securities. Funds that are eligible for this award include ones that invest in assets not traded on a public exchange or stock market. The fund should have a track record of strong financial returns while also promoting responsible corporate practices and positively impacting society and the environment.

The award winner will be chosen based on a combination of factors such as fund performance, ESG integration, and the level of transparency and engagement with stakeholders. This category is to honour a fund that is deemed by the judges to offer the best potential for risk adjusted returns due to its approach to ESG factors into the future.
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Best ESG Investment Fund: Private Markets

Our judges will be looking for:

  • This award is open to regulated fund managers domiciled in a European jurisdiction and open to investment from European based institutional investors. The fund managers do not need to be based physically in Europe.
  • There is no minimum track record required to enter. However, the number of years that the fund has been in existence for is asked for as part of the entry process.
  • Submissions should not exceed 200 words per answer.

Tell us about the purpose of your fund management business, what aspects of ESG it focuses on and why, and notable roles in the business that demonstrate a significant and long lasting commitment to ESG. Submissions will be evaluated on a scale of 1 – 100, on the basis of:

  • How unique or novel the judges feel the fund concept is
  • If the judges asses the fund to be addressing a single or range of important ESG issues or gaps in the market
  • How significant highlighted roles at the management company are to ensuring an ongoing and long lasting commitment to ESG

What innovations have been created and applied to the fund, that strengthen it’s risk management processes and / or return potential? Please provide at least one example that supports your case for the innovation to strengthen risk management processes and / or return potential. Submissions will be evaluated on a scale of 1 – 100, on the basis of:

  • How important the judges asses the innovations to be in managing risk and driving returns
  • The credibility of the example provided and impact on the fund

What involvement does the company management and board have in the fund, that demonstrates the importance placed on the fund to the business? Submissions will be evaluated on a scale of 1 – 100, on the basis of:

  • The nature of senior managers and board members involvement, relative to judges expectations of how much company management / board should be involved or aware of the funds management
  • How important the judges perceive the fund is to the overall company. Lower points will be awarded where the judges perceive the fund to not be core to the business, with lowest points awarded if a fund appears to be offered solely as a means to claim ESG credentials.

What one example are you most proud of? Submissions will be evaluated on a scale of 1 – 100, on the basis of:

  • How significant the example was (at the time of the example) for delivering risk adjusted returns for investors
  • How important the example is in forecasting future positive risk adjusted returns for investors

The "ESG Fund Manager of the Year" award recognises a fund management entity (organisation not individual) who has demonstrated exceptional ability in integrating Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) considerations across a range of funds (judged as five or more).

The award winner will have a track record of delivering strong financial returns, offering investment solutions that are deemed ‘innovative’ or truly different to competing offerings, promote responsible corporate practices. and / or positively impacting society and the environment.

This category is to honour the fund manager who has made an outstanding contribution to the field of ESG investing.
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ESG Fund Manager of the Year

Our judges will be looking for:

  • This award is open to regulated fund managers domiciled in a European jurisdiction and open to investment from European based institutional investors. The fund managers do not need to be based physically in Europe.
  • There is no minimum track record required to enter. However, the number of years that the fund has been in existence for is asked for as part of the entry process.
  • Submissions should not exceed 200 words per answer.

Tell us about the purpose of your fund management business, what aspects of ESG it focuses on and why, and notable roles in the business that demonstrate a significant and long lasting commitment to ESG. Submissions will be evaluated on a scale of 1 – 100, on the basis of:

  • How unique or novel the judges feel the fund concepts are
  • If the judges asses the company's funds to be addressing a single or range of important ESG issues or gaps in the market
  • How significant highlighted roles at the management company are to ensuring an ongoing and long lasting commitment to ESG

What innovations have been created and applied to the company's range of funds, that demonstrate strong risk management processes and / or return potential? Please provide at least one example that supports your case for the innovation to strengthen risk management processes and / or return potential. Submissions will be evaluated on a scale of 1 – 100, on the basis of:

  • How important the judges asses the innovations to be in managing risk and driving returns
  • The credibility of the example provided and impact on the company's range of funds

What involvement does the company management and board have in the funds incorporation of ESG factors, that demonstrates the importance placed on ESG considerations within the company's range of funds? Submissions will be evaluated on a scale of 1 – 100, on the basis of:

  • The nature of senior managers and board members involvement, relative to judges expectations of how much company management / board should be involved or aware of the funds management
  • How important the judges perceive ESG factors to be to the overall company. Lower points will be awarded where the judges perceive ESG factors to not be core to the business, with lowest points awarded if a fund appears to be offered solely as a means to claim ESG credentials.

What one example are you most proud of? Submissions will be evaluated on a scale of 1 – 100, on the basis of:

  • How significant the example was (at the time of the example) for delivering risk adjusted returns for investors
  • How important the example is in forecasting future positive risk adjusted returns for investors

Special Recognition Award 

Outstanding Individual Contribution to the ESG Investment Industry (Judges Choice)
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