A new era of impact: Will 2021 be the year sustainable investing goes mainstream?- FII 4th Edition

The discussion highlighted the growing momentum behind sustainable investing, with a focus on standardization, measurement, and the social aspect of ESG investing. Panelists emphasized the need for harmonizing ESG standards and the emergence of a global sustainability standard. The importance of active management in evaluating companies' social impact and the potential impact of COP26 as a catalyst for sustainable investing were also emphasized. The panelists underscored the increasing investor demand for ESG investments and the need for standardized measurement and infrastructure to assess impact. Overall, the discussion pointed towards 2021 as a potential turning point for mainstream adoption and advancement of sustainable investing, with a focus on harmonizing standards and evaluating companies' social impact.