Meet the ESG Investment Influencers: The inside story with Louie French of Tilney Smith & Williamson

Fund selector insights into sustainable investing

In the latest in the ESG Investment Influencers series, editor-in-chief Katrina Lloyd speaks to Louie French, the lead portfolio manager of Tilney's sustainable portfolios and services.

They discuss the industry's net zero targets, what asset managers can do to improve their impact reporting, and why finding good quality alternatives funds in this area is a challenge for fund selectors.

As the lead portfolio manager of Tilney's sustainable portfolios and services, French runs the Tilney Active Sustainable Portfolio and Sustainable MPS range, which recently won Best ESG Strategy at the City of London Wealth Management Awards. 

He also helps design and seed new funds in the market, was previously the chairman of a successful local government pension scheme and is one of the judges of the Investment Week Sustainable and ESG Investment Awards. 

ESG Investment Influencers - in partnership with Fidelity International

Fidelity International is delighted to partner with Investment Week to support the ESG Investment Influencer series.

In an increasingly complex and changing world of sustainable investing, gaining insight from the industry's leading influencers is crucial in helping us shape how we communicate and evidence our active engagement approach.

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Sustainable Investment Festival, 22-25 June

Investment Week's parent company Incisive Media will host its inaugural Sustainable Investment Festival this summer, featuring keynote speakers, innovative breakout events and sessions to help investors navigate this rapidly-evolving area of the market. Click here for more information.