GSEO has been selected as finalists for the Best ESG/Sustainability Fund for the 23rd annual International Investment Awards
The second and final batch of finalists for the International Investment Awards 2022 have now been announced, following a record-breaking number of entries to this year's award
Best ESG/Sustainability Fund:
Investiper Etico Bilanciato - BCC Risparmio & Previdenza
Rathbone SICAV Ethical Bond Fund - Rathbone Unit Trust Management
FP Foresight Sustainable Real Estate Securities Fund - Foresight Group
KBI Circular Economy Strategy - KBI Global Investors
Fisher Investments Institutional Global Sustainable Equity Impact ESG Fund - Fisher Investments
VH Global Sustainable Energy Opportunities plc - Victory Hill Capital Advisors LLP
Nordea 1 - Emerging Stars Bond Fund - Nordea Asset Management
Eleanor Fraser-Smith, vice-president and head of sustainability at Victory Hill Capital Advisors.
“Asset managers must approach COP27 with an understanding on how they will be translating pledges into practical action, leading to tangible change. As Russia’s invasion into Ukraine has shocked global energy markets, this has exposed gaps in many governments’ energy security.
Investment firms should prioritise directing funds towards flexible low-carbon energy generation infrastructure, battery storage and grid digitisation, including carbon-capture. To achieve net zero on an international scale, we will also need to see more emphasis on investing into developing and emerging economies to enable access to resilient and affordable clean energy.
As managers navigate a turbulent macroeconomic landscape, they must present clear strategies and road maps devoted to capitalising on opportunities to develop sustainable energy infrastructure and innovative technology.”
Victory Hill managing partner and co-CIO Richard Lum calls for greater geographical and technological diversification, explains why nuclear is not the answer to climate change and what he would like COP27 to achieve.
Watch the video below to hear several speakers including Navin Chauhan, Partner & Head of Business Development at Victory Hill Capital Advisors LLP, present their view on the following topics:
1. What do Investors look for as Best Practice in terms of Corporate Reporting?
2. What’s changing, particularly on the ESG front? How do you make ESG Reporting more impactful for stakeholders?
3. What are the challenges facing CoSecs and IR teams who are new to Corporate Reporting?
4. What top tips do the panel have for ensuring effective Reporting?
Victory Hill Capital Advisors (the investment adviser) has announced plans to raise £150 million (€175 million) through a share offering through VH Global Sustainable Energy Opportunities.
The Issue Price is 3.4 percent higher than the NAV per Ordinary Share as of March 31, 2022, adjusted for the interim dividend of 1.25 pence per Ordinary Share issued on May 5, 2022, and 3.5 percent lower than the closing Ordinary Share price on June 8, 2022.
A portfolio of three functioning wind farms totaling roughly 153MW has been recognised by the investment adviser as a potential sustainable energy infrastructure investment.
It’s also looking at a 198MW hydro facility in Brazil that’s now owned by a huge European utility.