Is sustainable investing losing momentum, or just evolving? 🌱💡

On April 22, we hosted a thought-provoking session of the Distinguished Lecture Series, titled “Myths and Misconceptions of Sustainable Investing: Lessons from a Quarter Century of Practical and Academic Experience.” Global experts reflected on 25 years’ journey of sustainable investing.

Key Takeaways:

• • • Methods Stand Strong, Data Evolves – Core sustainable investing tools (e.g., negative screening) remain unchanged, but data availability and specialization have surged. The real challenge? Extracting true value from the data deluge. 📊
  • • Political Winds Blow, but Europe Stays Steady – U.S. political shifts may ripple through global asset managers, but European firms are less swayed. Simplifying and educating remain key to navigating complexity. 🌍
  • • Climate Risk Disclosure: A Global Patchwork – Banks worldwide struggle with shallow, backward-looking climate risk disclosures. No region leads the pack—yet. 🌐
  • • AI: Efficiency Booster, Not a Silver Bullet – AI can streamline data processing but can’t replace human judgment. Seasoned analysts still hold the edge in distinguishing fluff from substance. 🤖👩‍💼

A heartfelt thank you to our speakers, partners, and all attendees for their invaluable contributions to this critical dialogue.