Impact investing: As popularity soars what do managers and investors need to be aware of?

Claims of overstating ESG credentials on the rise

As impact investing continues to surge in popularity, environmental, social and governance (ESG) considerations are arguably more in the spotlight than ever.

With a recent study by OnePlanetCapital showing the ESG investment market is set to double in size this year, more and more investors are now putting businesses with strong credentials in this area at the front and centre of their portfolios. This shift towards sustainability, coupled with an increased appetite for high-growth tech businesses as investment opportunities, has seen ‘tech for good' enterprises in particular attracting interest from investment houses and managers. But with claims of overstating ESG credentials on the rise, what do investors and investment managers need to...