in our planet, capturing opportunities for your investments
Sustainable investing in Asia is taking off in a big way. As an astute investor, are you ready to create a positive impact on the world with your investments?
What is sustainable investing?
Sustainable investing is the integration of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) factors into the selection and management of investments. The increased focus on ESG issues by regulators and companies are driving Asia’s economic and social development. You too can play a part, while capturing opportunities from these developments.
Environmental
How a company’s operations affect the natural environment and vice versa.
What are the key environmental concerns to be aware of?
Climate change
Carbon emissions
Air and water pollution
Natural resources
Water scarcity
Renewable energy
Social
The relationship between a company and its employees, suppliers and communities.
What are the important social issues to manage?
Human capital
Labour standards
Product liability
Gender and diversity
Privacy and data security
Stakeholder opposition
Governance
The systems a company has put in place to ensure sustainable corporate practices.
Are the interests of all stakeholders taken care of?
Board composition
Executive compensation
Accounting practices
Corruption
Business ethics and fraud
Environmental
How a company’s operations affect the natural environment and vice versa.
What are the key environmental concerns to be aware of?
Climate change
Carbon emissions
Air and water pollution
Natural resources
Water scarcity
Renewable energy
Social
The relationship between a company and its employees, suppliers and communities.
What are the important social issues to manage?
Human capital
Labour standards
Product liability
Gender and diversity
Privacy and data security
Stakeholder opposition
Governance
The systems a company has put in place to ensure sustainable corporate practices.
Are the interests of all stakeholders taken care of?
Board composition
Executive compensation
Accounting practices
Corruption
Business ethics and fraud
Sources: Manulife Investment Management, MSCI ESG Investing and MSCI ESG Research. Selective ESG issues for illustrative purposes only, this is not a full list.
Why sustainable investing in Asia?
Home to 60% of the world’s population1, Asia is responsible for half of global carbon emissions2. With the growing pressure on Asia to tackle pressing environmental challenges and recover from the pandemic with targeted social and other sustainability measures, it’s time to capture the exciting investment opportunities ahead.
Three rising themes in Asia to look out for
Environmental
How sustainable investment will not only have positive impact to the environment but on economy too?
Social
Why investing in human capital is critical?
Governance
How does an exemplary company of good governance stand out?
Environmental
How sustainable investment will not only have positive impact to the environment but on economy too?
Social
Why investing in human capital is critical?
Governance
How does an exemplary company of good governance stand out?
Recognition for our sustainable investing capabilities
Received an A+ from UN PRI for ESG strategy and governance, and integration in listed equity and fixed income SSA (sovereign, supranational, and agency debt)*
A+
Received an A+ from UN PRI for ESG strategy and governance, and integration in listed equity and fixed income SSA (sovereign, supranational, and agency debt)*
Named to PRI Leaders’ Group 2020 for excellence in climate reporting**
PRI Leader's Group 2020
Named to PRI Leaders’ Group 2020 for excellence in climate reporting**
