We were delighted to attend and sponsor AIMA’s “Putting ESG into Practice” event this week.
It was a valuable opportunity to engage with industry leaders and gain insights into how ESG considerations continue to evolve in the investment landscape.
A few key themes stood out from the discussions:
🫴 Client Demand Driving ESG
The push for ESG integration is being driven more by client expectations than regulation. Investors (LPs) are setting the agenda, with due diligence requests creating both challenges and opportunities for fund managers (GPs).
📊 Focus on Meaningful Data
With thousands of ESG metrics available, there is a growing need to streamline data collection and focus on what is material. Both quantitative and qualitative data are essential, and the use of proxies is acceptable if clearly explained.
⚙️ Shifting ESG Narratives
There is an ongoing shift in how ESG is framed, with terms like “Sustainability” and “Responsible Investing” becoming more common. Regulatory frameworks also continue to evolve, with a call for more product-specific guidance rather than one-size-fits-all approaches.
📜 Regulatory Developments
Discussions covered upcoming changes in the UK Sustainable Finance Plan, the EU’s SFDR, and efforts to align frameworks such as the CSRD and SFDR. Participants also highlighted the need for greater transparency in ESG reporting and labelling.
Regulatory scrutiny and growing client expectations continue to raise the bar for ESG reporting across the alternative investment landscape. Yet many managers still face challenges in accessing the consistent, high-quality data required to meet these demands with clarity and confidence.
This is exactly where Integrum ESG can help - providing broad data coverage, precision-driven insights powered by next-generation ESG intelligence, and a fully transparent methodology designed to support credible, audit-ready disclosures.
If you are looking to advance practical, effective ESG integration across the alternatives space, get in touch with our team today.