Anthesis

This Practice Note provides a guide to environmental social governance (ESG) in the investment market. It includes information on what ESG includes, why it is of importance and what the main legislative drivers are. It also details key ESG associations/bodies, standards and reporting frameworks, as well as providing an example of ESG factors in practice for private equity and pension funds.

This Practice Note provides practical insights into how to draft an ESG policy. It includes guidance on format, getting started with materiality assessments and analysis of business ambition, details on the key elements to the ESG policy, and alignment with ESG frameworks.